Assembler I, Assembly - Skilled

Job Title: Assembler I, Assembly - Skilled Job Description
This role involves assembling a variety of products under general supervision, including sub-assemblies, manual components, electrical components, and related parts. You follow detailed directions and blueprints to meet product specifications while consistently adhering to safety, quality, and quantity standards. The position requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities

• Assemble components, including sub-assemblies, manual parts, electrical components, and related elements, to complete a variety of products according to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, procedures, safety sheets, and policies in English to ensure accurate assembly.
• Follow established safety, quality, and quantity standards throughout all stages of the assembly process.
• Carry out verbal instructions in English and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices and follow ergonomics guidelines to support a safe and organized work area.
• Participate in workplace organization initiatives and follow training procedures, including cross-training on different tasks and processes.
• Perform repetitive assembly tasks with consistency and maintain the stamina required for sustained production work.
• Inspect work for accuracy and quality, paying close attention to detail to ensure products meet defined specifications.
• Identify and promptly report safety concerns, quality issues, or process deviations to the appropriate personnel.
• Learn and adapt to new processes, systems, tools, and equipment as production needs evolve.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to continuous improvement efforts, and support conflict resolution in a team environment.
• Demonstrate motivation to grow and progress to higher skill levels, including willingness to cross-train in additional assembly tasks.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, sitting, standing, and crawling as required by the job.
• Use hand grasp and hand-eye coordination to operate tools, equipment, and components safely and efficiently.
• Support the assembly of medical device products by following all applicable procedures and quality expectations.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to meet assigned work schedules and comply with overtime requirements, including weekends.
• Ability to read and understand procedures, safety sheets, instructions, and policies in English.
• Ability to carry out verbal instructions and communicate verbally in English.
• Strong adherence to safety practices, including good housekeeping and ergonomics.
• Willingness to follow workplace organization standards and training procedures, including cross-training.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with sustained stamina.
• High attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Willingness and ability to speak up and report safety or quality issues when they occur.
• Ability to learn new processes, systems, and equipment.
• Teamwork skills, including the ability to work effectively in a diverse setting and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Motivation to grow, learn, and progress to the next skill level, including cross-training in additional tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry 10-50 lbs frequently, and occasionally up to 50-75 lbs depending on site and product line.
• Ability to perform prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, sitting, standing, and/or crawling as required.
• Ability to reach, push, or pull to complete job duties.
• Adequate hand grasp strength and coordination of hands and/or eye-hand-foot to perform assembly tasks.
• Experience or ability to perform assembly work, particularly for medical device products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in assembly, especially in a medical device manufacturing environment, is beneficial.
• Experience working in a structured production setting with defined safety and quality standards.
• Comfort working in a team-focused, cross-functional environment.
• Openness to ongoing training and skill development across multiple product lines or processes.

Why Work Here?
You join a production environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, offering the opportunity to build skills and grow over time. The organization emphasizes teamwork, cross-training, and professional development, creating a setting where you can expand your capabilities and advance your career. You benefit from a structured work environment with clear expectations, supportive colleagues, and the chance to contribute directly to the production of high-quality products, including medical devices that make a meaningful impact.
Work Environment
This position is based in a manufacturing and assembly environment with multiple shift options, including first, second, and third shifts depending on location. You work on the production floor with tools, fixtures, and equipment used to assemble sub-assemblies, manual components, and electrical components, particularly for medical device products. The role involves frequent lifting and carrying of 10-50 lbs, with occasional lifting up to 50-75 lbs depending on site and product line, as well as prolonged periods of standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling as tasks require. You may need to reach, push, or pull to handle parts and equipment and must use consistent hand grasp and hand-eye coordination to perform precise assembly work. The environment follows strict safety, housekeeping, and ergonomics standards, and you are expected to wear appropriate work attire and any required personal protective equipment suitable for a clean, organized, and safety-focused production setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Portage, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Portage,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.

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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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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