Assembler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

As an Assembler, you work in a fast-paced production environment where you gather materials from a material list, follow blueprints and assembly drawings, and build high-quality products. You handle picking and packing supplies, perform basic repair operations, and conduct tests and inspections to ensure products meet quality standards. You rotate through multiple stations on the assembly line, so your work stays varied throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Work from material lists to accurately gather and stage the correct components and supplies for each order.
• Read and interpret blueprints and assembly drawings to assemble products according to specifications.
• Retrieve products from the conveyor belt and insert or adjust the internal lining within each product.
• Assemble handles, pins, and other components and securely install them on the product.
• Insert foam into products, package finished items, and prepare them for shipment.
• Pick and pack supplies and components as needed to support ongoing production.
• Perform basic repair operations on products as required to meet quality standards.
• Conduct tests and inspections on assembled products to verify functionality and quality.
• Rotate between multiple sections of the assembly line to support production needs and reduce repetitive tasks.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively while following all safety procedures.
• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately to complete daily tasks and meet production goals.
• Collaborate with team members and work cooperatively in a shared production environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-structured work area throughout the shift.

Essential Skills

• Experience using hand tools in a production or similar environment.
• Experience using power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Ability to work successfully in a collaborative, team-based setting.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced assembly environment with rotating tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Trade school education or technical training.
• Automotive experience or related mechanical experience
• Previous assembly experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Blueprint reading skills, including the ability to interpret assembly drawings.
• Interest in learning multiple stations and cross-training across departments.

Why Work Here?

You join a company that invests in your growth and promotes from within, with many former temporary employees now serving as leads and supervisors. You benefit from strong, competitive benefits once you move into a permanent role, including health, dental, vision insurance and a 401(k) plan. You have access to an on-site gym available to everyone and enjoy department mobility that allows you to explore different areas of the operation. You receive annual performance reviews, typically in March–April, that provide opportunities for raises, and there is additional potential for shift-based pay increases on second and third shifts once you become permanent. You also enjoy 10 paid holidays annually, multiple holiday events, and a supportive environment that recognizes and rewards strong performance.

Work Environment

You work in a clean, organized, and well-lit production facility designed to support safe and efficient assembly work. The environment includes clearly defined assembly lines where you rotate through different stations, handling tasks such as lining insertion, handle and pin assembly, foam insertion, packaging, and shipment preparation. You regularly use hand and power tools and follow established safety and quality procedures. Multiple shifts are available to fit different schedules, including a first shift (approximately 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.), second shift (approximately 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.), and third shift (approximately 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.), with similar hours across different assembly areas. The facility offers an on-site gym for employee use and supports cross-training and movement between departments, creating a dynamic and engaging workplace.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, MA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.20/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 Springfield,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.