Assembler @ Aerotek

Job Title: AssemblerJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated Assembler to join our team in an electronic telecommunications manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assembling and testing electronic products, ensuring high-quality standards, and adapting to changing work priorities. This role involves working with both hardware and software systems, mechanical assembly of sheet metal enclosures, and operating light machinery. The position requires physical attendance at the job site.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electronic products, including both hardware and software systems.
• Follow Operations Methods Sheets to build products accurately and minimize errors.
• Utilize written and verbal communication to share equipment and process information with team members and support functions.
• Adapt to changing work priorities as needed.
• Perform visual inspection of all components, subassemblies, and finished products to ensure high quality.
• Engage in mechanical assembly tasks, such as soldering, stripping, and tinning wires, and installing hardware.
• Operate light machinery and pre-test equipment before assembly.
• Conduct electronic and environmental testing on equipment.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of three years' experience with basic assembly equipment and tools such as strippers, crimpers, cutters, soldering iron, screwdrivers, and drills.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding drawings and wiring schematics.
• Ability to follow procedures and adapt to new processes.
• Comfortable working directly with engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Electro-mechanical assembly skills.
• Experience using a personal computer with a Windows operating system.
• Strong problem-solving skills, independent thinking, and innovative action.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to build cables, connectors, and other simple electronics assemblies from sketches and informal documentation.
• Capability to work well under pressure and multitask.
• Self-motivation and ability to manage workloads and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and sit or stand for long periods.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Why Work Here? This role offers a great long-term opportunity in a clean, smaller electronics manufacturing environment. Employees enjoy a supportive team atmosphere, opportunities for skill development, and engagement with innovative projects.

Work EnvironmentThe work environment is a clean and organized electronic telecommunications manufacturing setting with small workstations. The position involves floating between the receiving area (warehouse) and individual workstations/benches. This company provides products to the US Military, emphasizing quality and precision.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of PORTLAND, OR.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in PORTLAND,OR.

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.