Assembler 18-24/HR

Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling, testing, and packaging electro-mechanical products in a lean manufacturing, production cell environment. You work with small parts, hand tools, and basic electronic testing to build high-quality products according to visual and written work instructions, while supporting smooth material flow and shipment preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electro-mechanical products using hand tools, small parts, and established work instructions.
• Perform basic go/no-go testing of circuit boards to verify proper functionality.
• Carry out wire bonding and RF soldering on sub-assemblies as required.
• Follow visual and written work instructions to add customer-specific components to assemblies.
• Package finished products accurately and stage them for shipping.
• Notify material handlers promptly when part shortages or material issues arise.
• Work efficiently in a lean manufacturing, kanban-based production cell environment.
• Rotate between different teams and work cells as needed to support production demands.
• Use a computer to access work instructions, record data, and complete basic production-related tasks.
• Lift and move items weighing up to 35 pounds safely throughout the shift.
• Stand for extended periods, including up to a full shift, while performing assembly and production tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and ESD-safe work area to protect sensitive components.
• Follow all quality, safety, and production procedures consistently.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on assembly experience, including working on assembly lines and production cells.
• Ability to work with small parts and perform mechanical assembly with attention to detail.
• Proficiency using basic hand tools in a production or assembly environment.
• Experience with packaging and general production tasks.
• Ability to perform basic soldering, including RF soldering for sub-assemblies.
• Comfort working in a lean manufacturing environment with kanban processes.
• Capability to lift up to 35 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, including up to a full shift.
• Strong English understanding for reading and following visual and written work instructions.
• Basic computer skills for accessing instructions and entering production information.
• Some experience in production involving small parts.
• Ability to provide references covering the last five jobs or the past seven years of employment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in an electro-mechanical assembly environment.
• Familiarity with ESD-safe practices when handling sensitive electronic components.
• Comfort working in a team-based, rotating cell environment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality in assembly and testing work.
• Reliability and consistency in meeting production and quality standards.
• Willingness to adapt to different tasks and support multiple teams as needed.

Why Work Here?

You join a lean, team-oriented environment that values flexibility, collaboration, and quality. The role offers a structured bonus program, including an on-time retention bonus after 90 days and a monthly referral bonus that rewards you for helping build the team. You benefit from clear processes, stable production work, and opportunities to learn different tasks through team rotation, supporting skill growth and variety in your day-to-day work.

Work Environment

You work in a lean manufacturing, kanban-driven production cell environment focused on efficiency and quality. The role involves assembling and testing electro-mechanical products in an ESD-safe area, handling small parts, and using hand tools and soldering equipment. You spend most of your shift standing, lifting up to 35 pounds, and rotating between teams and cells depending on production needs. The facility operates with structured processes, clear work instructions, and a strong emphasis on safety and organization.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, OR.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Tualatin,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 23, 2026.

Aerotek® 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.