Production Assembler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Assembler

Job Description

This role focuses on production assembly, operating and monitoring machines, handling small parts, and preparing finished products for shipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility. You will contribute directly to efficient production by loading materials, inspecting products, and packaging items while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Load materials into production machines according to established procedures.
• Monitor machines during operation to ensure proper performance and output quality.
• Visually inspect products coming off the machines to identify defects or irregularities.
• Package and palletize finished products for storage or shipment.
• Lift and move materials and products weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely to support mechanical and production tasks.
• Perform mechanical assembly tasks involving extremely small parts with precise hand/eye coordination.
• Work on production lines to pick, pack, and prepare products in an efficient and organized manner.
• Follow blueprints or basic work instructions when required for assembly or production tasks.
• Maintain a consistent work pace with repetitive tasks while preserving attention to detail.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards to keep the shop clean and organized.
• Show up consistently for scheduled weekend shifts and complete assigned duties reliably.

Essential Skills

• Strong hand/eye coordination for working with extremely small parts.
• Ability to occasionally lift 30–50 pounds safely and repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Experience with general labor and assembly tasks.
• Proficiency with mechanical assembly work.
• Ability to operate production machinery and follow standard operating procedures.
• Comfort working on a production line performing picking, packing, and packaging tasks.
• Capability to perform repetitive work while maintaining focus and accuracy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools and power tools in a production or assembly setting.
• Ability to read and follow basic blueprints or work instructions.
• Previous experience in packaging, palletizing, and production line operations.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities over time.
• Comfort working with very small, detailed parts that may feel repetitive or mundane.
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality, especially for weekend shifts.
• Openness to training and the ability to learn tasks quickly when consistently present.

Why Work Here?

You join a company that values growth, learning, and internal advancement, offering opportunities to develop new skills that can lead to pay increases. Employees benefit from a clean, climate-controlled facility, regular company lunches, and the ability to listen to music with one earbud while working. The organization rewards performance with annual raises.

Shift Hours and Pay

1st: 6:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday (18.60)

2nd: 4:00pm-2:00am, Monday-Thursday (20.10 including shift premium)

Weekend: 6:00am-6:00pm, Friday-Sunday (22.42 including shift premium)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Janesville, WI.

The pay range for this position is $22.42 - $22.42/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 Janesville,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.

Company Description

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.