Assembler
Job Description
Job Title: Assembler
Job Description
The Assembler performs repetitive assembly, testing, and refurbishment operations in a manufacturing environment focused on pumps, service kits, motors, drive couplings, and related high-precision components. Working under close supervision, this role assembles, tests, and packages products made from a variety of materials, including stainless steel, ceramics, and plastics such as acrylic and PEEK, while adhering to established procedures, quality standards, and safety guidelines.
Pay: $20/hr + overtime available
Shift: First (1st) shift: 4:30am - 3:00pm, Monday - Thursday
Responsibilities
- Perform bench assembly operations on pump heads, service kits, motors, and drive housings using appropriate fixtures, tooling, and hand tools.
- Refurbish units, bypass assemblies, and sub-assemblies by disassembling, cleaning, replacing components, and reassembling to required specifications.
- Check assemblies for proper fit and function, adjusting, aligning, and replacing parts and components as needed to meet quality and performance requirements.
- Test pump and motor assemblies using written test procedures, test stands, gauges, flow meters, and other measurement devices to verify performance.
- Rework faulty pump and motor assemblies, diagnosing issues and replacing or adjusting parts when necessary to correct defects.
- Read and fully understand product sketches, engineering drawings, MCDs, and PCDs to ensure accurate assembly and testing of components.
- Perform preventative maintenance on test equipment, including gauges, flow meters, and test stands, to maintain reliability and accuracy.
- Transport parts to be tested and completed assemblies to the appropriate areas for shipping, stocking, or further processing in an organized and safe manner.
- Determine product rejects for rework or scrap based on inspection results and quality standards, and complete all required documentation and paperwork accurately.
- Participate in organizing and supporting statistical quality control activities to help monitor and improve product quality and process performance.
- Work in cleanroom or controlled production environments as required, following all cleanliness and contamination control procedures.
- Use hand tools and mechanical assembly techniques to build high-precision products from stainless steel, ceramics, and various plastics.
- Perform visual inspections, including microscope inspection when needed, to identify small defects and ensure components meet specifications.
- Follow all verbal and written instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines while maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support production, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
- Capability to read fine graduations on micrometers and other precision measurement instruments.
- Good mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform mechanical assembly tasks.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong visual acuity for close detail work, including microscope inspection, operating tools and machinery, and using measurement devices.
- Ability to perform visual inspection involving small defects and parts with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to read and understand product sketches, engineering drawings, MCDs, and PCDs.
- Comfort using hand tools and mechanical assembly equipment in a production setting.
Why Work Here?
This opportunity offers access to a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees, supporting health, financial security, and work-life balance. Available benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital plans; a 401(k) retirement plan with both pre-tax and post-tax contribution options; voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents; short- and long-term disability coverage; a Health Spending Account (HSA); transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and paid time off or leave options such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Benefits and eligibility may vary based on job classification, length of employment, and specific plan or program terms.
Work Environment
The work environment centers on the design and manufacture of advanced fluidic components and solutions that maximize performance and enable complete optimization of the fluidic pathway. Product lines include column hardware, degassers, fluidic connections, manifolds, pumps, pump components, sensors, and valves. Work takes place in a manufacturing and production setting that may include bench assembly stations, test areas with gauges, flow meters, and test stands, and potentially cleanroom or controlled environments where cleanliness and precision are critical. Employees handle high-precision parts made from stainless steel, ceramics, and plastics such as acrylic and PEEK, using hand tools, measurement devices, and inspection equipment, including microscopes. The environment emphasizes quality, accuracy, and adherence to established procedures, with a focus on safety and organized workflow.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middleborough, MA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Middleborough,MA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.
About AerotekAerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
