Assembly Operator

Job Title: Assembly Operator

Location: Allendale, NJ
Pay: $17 an hour
Shift: 1st shift
Job Description
As an Assembly Operator, you will be responsible for completing job cards, routers, and job documentation required for the manufacturing process. You will operate various equipment including lathes, welders, presses, grinders, cable cutters, swagers, and packaging equipment to manufacture cable assemblies. Your role will involve maintaining material traceability, performing inspections, proof-loading assembled parts, and packaging processed materials. You will also be responsible for reporting any part or process quality issues.
Responsibilities

• Operate lathes, welders, presses, grinders, cable cutters, swagers, and packaging equipment.
• Complete records of materials usage to maintain material traceability.
• Monitor and perform visual and tactile inspection of assembled parts.
• Perform proof-loading of assembled parts.
• Gather samples for start-up and in-process testing and inspection.
• Package and label processed material according to job card instructions.
• Report part or process quality issues to the supervisor or quality personnel.

Essential Skills

• Visual inspection skills.
• Proficiency in using hand tools.
• Ability to assemble cables and cable assemblies.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good documentation practices.

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Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allendale, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Allendale,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.