Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Manufacturing Engineer

Zetec, INC., 8226 Bracken Pl SE Suite 100, Snoqualmie, Washington, United States

Posted Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM

For over 50 years, our talented employees at Zetec have been advancing nondestructive testing (NDT) standards. What is NDT you might be asking yourself? NDT is a testing and analysis technique used by many different industries such as oil & gas, military, power generation, aerospace and much, much more. Zetec is a global leader in NDT and located right here in beautiful Snoqualmie, WA.

Performs a variety of production electrical and mechanical assembly and inspection operations at a basic to intermediate level.

• Wire, solder, and assemble fabricated components to make electrical and mechanical assemblies.
• Fit, align, calibrate, and adjust parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating requirements.
• Assist with repairs to assemblies that fail to meet requirements.
• Utilize established Best Known Methods on assigned product lines.
• Meet established build time and quality standards on basic and intermediate tasks.
• Follow assembly work instructions, drawings, quality assurance procedures, and directives from department leads.
• Report problems with work instructions, procedures, mechanical parts, electrical continuity, or anything else negatively affecting quality to the Lead or Supervisor.
• Organize and complete work assignments in a timely manner, limiting unproductive time.
• Seek to improve skill set and learn new assembly methods.
• Contribute improvement ideas and respond to change productively. May provide input for work instructions.
• Follow all company safety policies and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Overtime as required.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and the company.

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Ability to assemble and solder small components utilizing a microscope.
• Ability to accurately identify components.
• Able to conduct precise measurements.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, handling frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination and dexterity.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for use of tools in production operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions and wiring drawings, etc. that are written in English.
• Basic problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Must be detail oriented, accurate and methodical.

• High school graduate or equivalent degree required.
• Minimum one (1) year assembly experience, including one (1) year of soldering experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.
• Previous experience soldering under a microscope highly preferred.

• Soldering or Electronic Assembly certificate from a vocational technical institute is desired.

• Ability to read and understand English.

• Ability to perform work assignments requiring repetitive motions.
• Ability to hear, see, and speak.
• Lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed around production equipment and incumbents may be exposed to fumes from acetone, coolants, solvents, and oils.

• Closed toe close heeled shoes required on manufacturing floor.

• Minimal travel may be requested based on business needs.

• Zetec is located on the Snoqualmie Ridge
  ! Soak in the mountain views of Mt Si or take an afternoon walk to the falls. Are you thinking Snoqualmie is too far? Maybe not! Zetec is easily accessible just off I-90/Hwy 18 and for many is a reverse commute from most points in the Puget Sound. Not convinced? Google it! It’s really not as far as you think.
• Have an opportunity to learn from the best
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  Our employee tenure is an average of 17 years! That’s almost two decades of knowledge to take in.
• And once you get here,
  we balance our work with play
  . There are ample opportunities to engage in activities other than just work. We have…