Assembler

Assembler - Manufacturing

Westbrook, ME | Contract-to-Hire | $19/hr

Join a growing manufacturing team where your hands-on skills make a real impact. As a Production Assembler, you’ll help build high-quality, handcrafted metal products that are shipped directly to customers. This is a physically active, stable role for someone who enjoys working with tools, staying busy, and being part of a reliable production team.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble handcrafted metal products by following clear work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Use hand tools and power tools to complete mechanical assemblies accurately and efficiently
• Work with metal components such as cast iron parts at a designated production station
• Perform quality checks to ensure finished products meet company standards
• Read and follow written instructions, diagrams, or basic blueprints as needed
• Safely lift and move parts weighing 35–50 pounds throughout the shift
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation
• Support lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement efforts
• Communicate issues with parts, tools, or processes to the team
• Cross-train on additional stations to expand your skills and support production needs

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Experience in manufacturing, general labor, or production environments
• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools safely
• Ability to stand and stay active for 8–10 hours per shift
• Ability to lift 35–50 pounds consistently
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Willingness to learn new tasks and grow within the operation

Preferred (but not required):

• Mechanical aptitude or mechanical assembly experience
• Experience working with metal parts (cast iron a plus)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to read basic blueprints or assembly diagrams

Why You’ll Want to Work Here

• Stable company – no layoffs during challenging periods
• Four-day workweek (Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
• Long-term opportunity with room for advancement
• Skill development through lean manufacturing training
• Paid holidays once you convert to permanent status
• Supportive, team-oriented production environment
• Take pride in building high-quality, American-made products

Work Environment

• Manufacturing setting with metal components and assembly equipment
• First-shift team of approximately 50–60 employees
• Physically active role with standing, lifting, and repetitive assembly work
• PPE required: steel-toed shoes and long pants
• Emphasis on safety, organization, and teamwork

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Westbrook, ME.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Westbrook,ME.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.