Assembly Technician

Job Title: Assembly Technician
Job Description
The Assembly Technician performs final assembly and finishing of specialty filters, screen products, vinyl covers, and hail protection products according to detailed customer specifications. This role focuses on precise mechanical assembly, accurate measurement, and thorough quality inspection to ensure every product meets performance, safety, and appearance standards. The technician works closely with a small production team, follows documented work instructions, and supports continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities

• Perform final assembly of specialty filters, screen products, vinyl covers, and hail protection products according to customer-specific designs and specifications.
• Apply finishing touches to products to ensure completeness, proper functionality, and a high level of aesthetic quality.
• Conduct detailed quality control inspections on finished products, verifying dimensions, structural integrity, and compliance with established standards and work instructions.
• Identify, document, and promptly report any defects, inconsistencies, or material issues to supervisors or quality personnel.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation as required by plant procedures.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, assembly equipment, and other production aids safely and effectively.
• Follow all safety procedures and consistently use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area in accordance with 5S principles or plant standards.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and quality personnel to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and process enhancements.
• Read and interpret work instructions and measurement requirements to complete assemblies correctly.
• Handle materials and products safely, including lifting items up to 80 lbs as needed.
• Train on first shift for 34 weeks to learn assembly processes, quality standards, and safety practices before transitioning to the regular shift.

Essential Skills

• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools in a mechanical or assembly setting.
• Capability to perform mechanical assembly tasks with attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs approximately once per day in a safe manner.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day while performing repetitive assembly tasks.
• Reliable transportation to consistently arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and using personal protective equipment (PPE).

Why Work Here?
You will join a small, close-knit shop where the environment feels like a family and your contributions are visible and valued. The team-oriented culture encourages collaboration, open communication, and mutual support across shifts. Once hired directly, you gain access to employee benefits that support your well-being and stability. The company invests in your success with structured training, clear work instructions, and opportunities to build hands-on skills in a specialized manufacturing setting.
Work Environment
You will work in a small production shop with a team of about 10 people on each shift, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. The role involves standing for most of the shift and performing hands-on mechanical assembly using hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools such as tape measures. The facility can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter, so you should be comfortable working in varying temperatures. Initial training takes place on first shift for 34 weeks from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. After training, the regular schedule is second shift, 3:15 p.m. to 12:45 a.m., Monday through Friday, with the possibility of mandatory Saturday work when production requires it. You will follow established safety procedures, use personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintain a clean, organized workspace aligned with 5S or plant standards
1st shift- 6am-3:30pm
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Farmington Hills, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Farmington Hills,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.