Assembler

Aerotek; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Mechanical Assembler in Leesburg, VA for a contract-to-hire role. You will perform precision mechanical and electrical assembly on PCB components in a clean-room, bench environment, following diagrams and BOMs. The job emphasizes quality, safety, and on-time delivery with a team-focused culture.

The role requires reading blueprints, soldering, and using hand/power tools. It offers onsite work, weekly pay, and opportunities to contribute to mission-critical products.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read mechanical diagrams and BOMs.
• Experience with assembly, wiring, and soldering in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Interpret diagrams and work instructions to plan assembly sequence.
• Align and fasten mechanical and electrical components with tools and fixtures.
• Perform wiring and soldering on PCB assemblies per instructions.
• Conduct quality checks and report defects or safety hazards.

Skills

Read blueprints

Mechanical assembly

Hand tools

Wiring and soldering

Fine motor skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

ISO standards

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Assembly fixtures

Soldering equipment

Job description

Mechanical Assembler

The Mechanical Assembler performs precision electrical and mechanical operations on printed circuit board assemblies, ensuring high-quality workmanship for mission-critical applications. This role involves interpreting technical documentation, assembling mechanical and electrical components using a variety of tools, and adhering to established quality and safety standards in a clean room, bench assembly environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical diagrams, schematics, blueprints, bills of materials, and work instructions to plan and execute the correct assembly sequence.
• Align, fit, position, and securely fasten mechanical and electrical components using screws, clips, solder, adhesives, and appropriate assembly equipment.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and manufacturing equipment, including fixtures, to assemble and integrate components accurately.
• Perform wiring and soldering tasks on printed circuit board assemblies as required by the work instructions.
• Troubleshoot assembly issues, identify root causes of malfunctions, and promptly report equipment problems or safety hazards to supervisors.
• Conduct quality checks and functional tests, as applicable, to identify workmanship issues, defects, or inconsistencies and ensure products meet defined standards.
• Apply ISO processes and quality standards consistently in all work activities and documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, ensuring tools and equipment are properly stored and used in accordance with safety rules.
• Support different production areas when requested by supervisors to alleviate bottlenecks and help meet customer delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to a positive, cooperative work environment focused on quality and on-time delivery.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and follow written work instructions, including mechanical blueprints, schematics, and bills of materials.
• Proficiency in basic mechanical assembly techniques for small and precision components.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and assembly fixtures in a production or manufacturing setting.
• Capability to perform wiring and soldering on printed circuit board assemblies with consistent quality.
• Strong eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills suitable for detailed, precision assembly work.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with supervisors and colleagues.
• Understanding and practical application of ISO processes and quality standards in daily work activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Ability to interpret engineering changes and incorporate updated instructions into the assembly process.
• Component identification skills to correctly recognize and handle various mechanical and electrical parts.
• Familiarity with production environments involving mechanical assembly, wiring, and soldering.
• Comfort working from technical documentation such as diagrams, schematics, and bills of materials.
• Demonstrated reliability and consistency in meeting quality and productivity expectations.

Why Work Here?

Join a precision-focused manufacturing environment where quality, safety, and teamwork are highly valued. You will work alongside skilled professionals in a structured setting that emphasizes clear processes, continuous improvement, and support for cross-functional collaboration. The culture promotes careful craftsmanship, adherence to recognized quality standards, and opportunities to contribute directly to mission-critical products.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean room, bench assembly environment designed for precision work on printed circuit board assemblies. Work is performed at assembly benches using hand tools, power tools, and dedicated fixtures, with strict adherence to cleanliness and safety practices. The setting supports focused, detail-oriented tasks and requires consistent compliance with established procedures and quality standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Leesburg, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Leesburg, VA.

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.