Entry Level Assembly 18/HR

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

This role focuses on building complete sensor products from pre-fabricated materials in a clean, calm, and spacious production environment. You will assemble small mechanical and electronic components by following detailed work instructions, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering equipment. The standard schedule is a day shift, Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with occasional earlier start times at 5:00 am and some Saturday morning hours from 6:00 am to 11:00 am when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform full product builds of sensors using pre-fabricated materials and components.
• Follow written work instructions on an iPad to assemble individual mechanical and electronic components.
• Complete mechanical assembly of product shells, boxes, and related hardware.
• Carry out soldering and wire bonding tasks to connect electrical components and wiring.
• Conduct electronic assembly tasks, including work with PCBs and basic electrical wiring.
• Use small hand tools and power tools safely and effectively during assembly and production activities.
• Package finished products according to quality and safety standards.
• Read and interpret work instructions in English to ensure accurate and consistent builds.
• Collaborate effectively with team members in a line-based production environment.
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency to meet production flow, output goals, and deadlines.
• Adhere to all production safety standards and follow established procedures.
• Perform basic quality inspection on assembled products to confirm they meet specifications.
• Use a computer to analyze test data and verify product performance where required.
• Stand for the duration of the shift when assigned to standing workstations, with some areas offering seated work.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by following best practices and providing feedback on processes.

Essential Skills

• Previous production experience in a manufacturing or line-based environment.
• Proficiency using hand tools for assembly and basic mechanical tasks.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with mechanical components and assemblies.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work efficiently within a production flow.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions in English.
• Comfort standing for an entire shift when required.
• Ability to use a computer for analyzing test data and following digital work instructions.
• Capability to adhere to production safety standards and established procedures.
• Willingness and ability to work 10–15 hours of overtime per week when offered.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with small parts assembly in a production or assembly environment.
• Prior mechanical assembly experience, including working as a mechanical assembler.
• Exposure to electronic assembly, including basic electrical wiring and PCB-related work.
• Soldering experience, including through-hole or surface-mount soldering.
• Experience reading detailed work instructions and following standardized processes.
• Familiarity with quality inspection practices for assembled products.
• Ability to interpret basic blueprints or schematics is a plus.
• Experience with SMT (surface mount technology) machine operation is preferred.
• Experience in packaging and final product preparation for shipment.
• Comfort working in both seated and standing positions depending on station assignment.

Why Work Here?

You will join an industry-leading organization experiencing record growth, offering a stable environment with clear opportunities to take on more responsibility over time. The culture emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, rewarding strong attendance and performance through a structured monthly bonus program. Team members enjoy monthly catered lunches, team outings, and regular overtime opportunities that can significantly increase earnings. In addition, you benefit from a comprehensive benefits package and promotional pathways that support long-term career development and advancement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a line-based production facility that is very clean, calm, quiet, and spacious, providing a comfortable setting for focused assembly work. You will work primarily on a day shift, Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with occasional earlier start times at 5:00 am and some Saturday morning hours from 6:00 am to 11:00 am when production demands require it. The environment involves both seated and standing workstations, with some areas requiring you to stand for the full shift. You will use small hand tools, power tools, soldering equipment, and computers or iPads to follow work instructions and analyze test data. The facility operates with clear production safety standards and structured workflows, supporting a professional, organized, and team-oriented atmosphere.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Beaverton,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 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.