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Production Associate @ Aerotek

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Job Title: Night Shift Production WorkerJob DescriptionThis role supports electronic production manufacturing on night shifts in a light industrial, general assembly environment. You will perform routine production tasks such as testing, inspection, light assembly, machine operation, and packaging to help meet customer deadlines and production goals. The position offers structured training, close supervision, and clear performance metrics, making it an excellent opportunity for both experienced production workers and motivated entry-level candidates who want to build a long-term career in manufacturing. Responsibilities • Support production manufacturing activities to ensure customer deadlines and production goals are met. • Perform testing, inspection, light assembly, machine operation, and packaging tasks according to detailed work instructions. • Follow established policies, procedures, and quality standards, seeking approval for any deviations. • Acquire job skills and learn company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks accurately and efficiently. • Work on routine assignments that require limited judgment, following clear instructions and close supervision. • Use hand tools and follow blueprints or work instructions to complete electronic assembly tasks, including through-hole or surface mount soldering when applicable. • Meet individual throughput and productivity goals while maintaining high quality and minimizing scrap or rework. • Monitor your own work to ensure it meets quality standards and customer specifications, and escalate issues to supervisors when needed. • Accurately document work as required using basic computer programs, including simple navigation, basic Excel for documentation, and Outlook for communication. • Adapt to changes in work plans, priorities, and decisions, and support improvement initiatives such as 5S and other productivity or efficiency enhancements. • Look for opportunities to improve work processes, quality, and efficiency, and contribute ideas to reduce waste. • Work cooperatively within a team and cross-functional teams, openly sharing information, knowledge, and experience with co-workers. • Maintain a calm and level temperament in a fast-paced or stressful environment while meeting production metrics. • Demonstrate a great attitude, flexibility, and willingness to help in other departments as needed. • Take on additional assignments when requested and apply new work requirements with minimal supervision once trained. • Stay current on all required certifications and training for the role. • Use time effectively to manage workload and tasks, consistently completing assignments on time without compromising quality. • Follow all quality policy guidelines and adhere to regulatory compliance requirements. • Lift components up to approximately 1015 pounds and perform repetitive assembly tasks, such as connecting hose-like components by hand. • Sit and/or stand during the 1012 hour night shift as needed, understanding that standing will be required for portions of the shift. Essential Skills • Previous electronic manufacturing experience, including either through-hole or surface mount soldering, is preferred. • Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hand tools in a production environment. • Basic computer skills, including navigating simple programs, using basic Excel for documentation, and Outlook for communication. • Ability to read and follow blueprints or detailed work instructions for electronic assembly tasks. • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team and cross-functional teams. • Ability to adapt to changes in work plans, priorities, and decisions in the work environment. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting quality standards and customer specifications. • Ability to meet individual throughput and productivity goals while maintaining quality. • Good oral and written communication skills. • Self-motivation with the ability to work independently once trained, as well as collaboratively with others. • Ability to maintain a level temperament in a stressful or fast-paced environment. • Willingness to be flexible, help in other departments, and take on additional assignments. • Physical ability to sit and/or stand for the duration of the shift and lift up to approximately 1015 pounds. • High School diploma or equivalent GED is preferred. • One or more years of related production, manufacturing, or electronic assembly experience is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience in electronic assembly, general production, or light industrial manufacturing. • Background in retail, fast food/food services, or other manufacturing fields can be a good foundation for success in this role. • Experience using hand tools and following blueprints or schematics. • Familiarity with quality improvement initiatives and workplace organization methods such as 5S. • Comfort working with metrics and production goals, including tracking throughput and meeting daily targets. • Ability to learn and feel comfortable completing different tasks on a frequent basis as production needs change. • Demonstrated habit of using time effectively to manage workload and complete assignments on time. • Experience working under close supervision and following detailed instructions in a structured environment. • Willingness to share information and knowledge with co-workers to support team performance. • Interest in progressing and building a long-term career in electronics or manufacturing. • Entry-level candidates with a strong work ethic and positive attitude are encouraged to apply. Why Work Here?You will join a stable, nationally recognized organization that operates in exciting industries such as space, medical, and defense, offering meaningful work that contributes to cutting-edge technologies. The company provides clear pathways for career progression, with many examples of employees advancing quickly into lead, supervisory, and upper-level roles after starting in entry-level positions. You can expect a strong benefits package, frequent opportunities for pay increases, and the ability to pick up additional overtime. The culture values good attitudes, flexibility, and continuous improvement, and is supported by a team of tenured employees who are committed to mentoring and helping others grow. Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a manufacturing environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a moderate noise level. The facility employs hundreds of permanent staff, offering a structured, professional setting focused on electronic production. Work is light industrial/general assembly, with typical lifting limited to approximately 1015 pounds and repetitive hand-assembly tasks similar to connecting hose-like components. Night shifts are available on B Shift (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Saturday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) and D Shift (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.). Employees may sit or stand during the 1012 hour shift, but standing is required for portions of the work. The environment emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to established procedures, with the use of basic computer systems for documentation and communication and standard production tools and equipment for electronic assembly. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nampa, ID. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.80 - $19.80/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Nampa,ID. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.

Skills

electronic assemblysoldering (through-hole and surface mount)blueprint readingmachine operationpackagingquality standards compliance5sproduction metrics trackinghand tool operationwork instruction complianceteamworkcross-functional collaborationprocess improvementbasic computer skillsmicrosoft excel

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