Small Parts Assembler

Job Title: Small Parts Assembler / Production Operator - Assembly Team
Job Description
This entry-level production role focuses on assembling and packaging small parts and components as part of a dedicated assembly team. You will operate light machinery, use hand and power tools, and follow detailed work instructions and blueprints to ensure products meet quality and functionality standards.
Responsibilities

• Perform assembly of a variety of small parts and components using appropriate hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
• Operate light machinery to bag, label, and etch parts and components according to established procedures.
• Interpret and follow written work instructions and blueprints to complete assembly tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Check part functionality when required to ensure products meet quality and performance standards.
• Work as part of a team, following directions and collaborating with colleagues to meet production goals and timelines.
• Manage time effectively to maintain consistent workflow and meet daily production targets.
• Maintain manual dexterity and close visual acuity to handle small parts and perform detailed assembly work.
• Lift and move materials and components weighing up to 35 pounds as needed.
• Adhere to safety procedures while working in an environment subject to noise, hazards, and oils, ensuring a clean and organized work area.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members to report issues, ask questions, and support continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Strong communication skills to understand instructions and coordinate with team members.
• Ability to follow directions carefully and consistently.
• Effective time management skills to maintain productivity throughout the workday.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for interpreting work instructions and blueprints.
• Manual dexterity and close visual acuity for handling small parts and performing precise assembly tasks.
• Physical ability to perform stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, picking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Comfort working in an environment with noise, potential hazards, and exposure to oils.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Basic technical knowledge of assembly equipment, tools, and processes.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools in a production or mechanical assembly environment.
• Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in mechanical assembly and inspection.
• Willingness to learn new manufacturing techniques and expand technical skills through training and development programs.

Work Environment
The role is based in a climate-controlled production facility designed to support comfort and consistency in daily work. You will work Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., following a stable daytime schedule. The environment involves regular use of hand tools and power tools, as well as light machinery for bagging, labeling, and etching parts. Work activities include mechanical assembly and inspection of small components, requiring manual dexterity, close visual acuity, and repetitive motions. The facility may involve exposure to noise, operational hazards, and oils, with safety procedures in place to minimize risk. The production setting emphasizes organization, adherence to safety standards, and teamwork, providing a structured and professional atmosphere for learning and performing assembly tasks.
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Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/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 Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.