Research and Development Technician! 3-Day Weekends ...

Job Summary: Express Employment Professionals is recruiting for an R&D Technician to join their growing team in Ferndale, WA! Join a company with over 30 years of expertise in composites that values teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and are seeking a long-term career with a growth-focused organization, this is the opportunity for you! If you have a background in fabrication, carpentry, welding, farming, bike mechanics, or any hands-on trade where you're not afraid to get dirty and solve problems"”we want to hear from you! Pay: Earn $22.00 an hour! Shift: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM Position Type: Evaluation Hire Location: Ferndale, WA Job Duties & Responsibilities include: -Partner with engineers to define the steps required to formulate raw materials and fabricate prototypes -Refine processes to create repeatable, consistent parts -Fabricate short-run prototypes to support test and evaluation -Help turn 3D CAD models into reality -Create documentation that captures process details to help scale prototypes into production -Working with heavy equipment and hand tools -Produce composite structures using advanced materials and tooling -Maintaining a clean workspace -Maintaining a fast-paced production environment Skills and Experience Required: -This is a hands-on role: about 75% working with tools and equipment, and 25% on computer tasks. -1-5+ years of experience in an industrial setting, comfortable using hand tools, heavy equipment, CNC mills, and working with composite materials. -Good organizational and communication skills. Must be able to use MS Word and Excel. -CAD design or CNC programming experience is a plus but not required. -Able to multitask and problem-solve, both in the shop and on the computer. -Experience with composite materials is helpful but not required. Company Benefits offered: -Medical Insurance (75% paid by employer) -Dental Insurance (100% paid by employer) -Sick Pay -Holiday pay -PTO after first year of working -Paid time off from Christmas Eve to January 2nd -Can wear headphones/listen to music while working Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates: -Dental Plan -Holiday Pay( 6 observed days) -401(K) Retirement Savings Plan -Vision/Eyewear Plan -Life Insurance -Prescription Drug Reimbursement -Short-Term Disability -Referral Bonus of $200.00 for every successful referral -Weekly Pay -Direct Deposit -Visa Cash Card We take walk-in interviews Monday-Friday, or you can call or text us at 360.734.2457 for an immediate phone interview or come in to see us! We are open from 7:00 AM-5:00 PM. Double the Reward Referral Program Know someone looking for work or open to new opportunities? Refer them to Express Employment Professionals in Bellingham. When they work 80 hours, you both earn $100. It's that simple. Help a friend. Earn cash. Everyone wins. For confidential consideration, we offer several ways to apply: -Call or text our office at 360-734-2457 for an immediate phone interview. -Complete an online application on our website: /apply -Email your resume to: Keeley.patrick@ -Come by our office and talk to one of our Employment Specialists: 4164 Meridian Street, Ste 200, Bellingham, WA 98226 About Express Employment Professionals: When you choose Express Employment Professionals for your employment search, you gain access to a network of top local companies and the support of our experience in hiring professionals who specialize in recruiting. Your education, skills, and experience are matched with the short-term, contract, and full-time positions our client companies have hired Express to recruit for. This is a FREE service for all job seekers! Express has a wide range of jobs that meet employment goals, including Administrative, Professional, Skilled Trades, and Commercial positions . Our Industrial Division is always recruiting for: Warehouse Workers Order Picker Shipping/Receiving Forklift Operators Movers Drivers Production Assistant Assembler Merchandiser Food Processing Manufacturing Production Assembly For a complete list of all open positions: Visit Follow us on Facebook@ Express Employment Professionals- Bellingham Follow us on Instagram@ Expressbellingham! Follow our jobs on our App@ /ExpressJobs

Created: 2025-10-01