Assembler

Aerotek; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring for a Production Associate on 1st and 2nd shifts in Lincoln, NE. You will assemble parts according to drawings and work instructions, inspect parts, and rotate through different tasks to support a smooth production flow.

Responsibilities include using gauges/calipers to verify measurements, documenting production steps, and assisting new team members while adhering to safety and quality standards. This role is contract-to-hire with overtime potential.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience reading work instructions or blueprints.
• 6+ months experience in an assembly role in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and write English to understand work orders, instructions, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts per drawings, specification sheets, and work instructions while meeting quality and quantity objectives.
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, schematics, and verbal instructions to determine assembly requirements.
• Position and align parts to ensure proper fit and function.
• Use measurement tools to verify part accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
• Perform quality checks and follow established quality control procedures.
• Complete necessary production and quality paperwork online or on the line as needed.
• Assist new employees with learning how to operate equipment and understanding docs.
• Rotate through all departmental jobs within the assembler classification to support production needs.
• Attend required training sessions to maintain and improve skills, safety awareness, and quality knowledge.

Skills

Read blueprints

Assembly experience

Measurement tools

Quality control

Safety procedures

English literacy

Job description

Production Associate - 1st and 2nd shift

The Assembler builds and inspects parts according to drawings, work instructions, and quality standards, ensuring both accuracy and production goals are consistently met. This role uses a variety of measuring tools and gauges to verify part precision, completes required documentation, and supports a smooth production flow by rotating through different departmental tasks and assisting new team members.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts according to drawings, specification sheets, and work instructions while meeting established quality and quantity objectives.
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, schematics, and verbal instructions to determine assembly requirements.
• Position and align parts in the specified relationship to each other to ensure proper fit and function.
• Use measurement tools, gauges, and calipers to verify part accuracy, precision, and adherence to quality standards.
• Perform quality checks on parts within the assigned process and follow established quality control procedures.
• Complete necessary production and quality paperwork online or on the line as needed.
• Assist new employees with learning how to operate equipment and tools, and with understanding specification sheets, drawings, and quality plans.
• Rotate through all departmental jobs within the assembler job classification to support production needs.
• Attend required training sessions to maintain and improve skills, safety awareness, and quality knowledge.
• Adhere to all quality and safety systems and contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of quality and safety standards.
• Perform special projects and additional tasks as assigned to support production and operational goals.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6+ months experience reading work instructions or blueprints.
• Minimum of 6+ months experience in an assembly role in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and write English to understand work orders, instructions, and documentation.
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours per day while performing assembly tasks.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret drawings, schematics, and specification sheets.
• Proficiency using measurement tools such as gauges and calipers to verify part accuracy and precision.
• Comfort using common hand tools and mechanical tools in an assembly setting.
• Attention to detail and strong focus on quality control and accuracy.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and quality standards consistently.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a calm, well-organized production environment that supports focused, high-quality work. The facility is clean, well lit, and climate- and humidity-controlled, helping maintain comfort and consistency throughout the day. Team members benefit from a reliable schedule with consistent 40-hour workweeks and opportunities for overtime, creating both stability and additional earning potential. The culture emphasizes safety, respect, and professionalism, allowing individuals to work peacefully at their stations while being part of a supportive team of approximately 60 people per shift.

Work Environment

The role is based in a modern, well-maintained production facility that is described as one of the nicest environments in which to work. Workstations are peaceful and organized, with very good lighting to support detailed assembly and quality inspection tasks. Because the products involve power strips and electrical components, the facility is climate and humidity controlled to protect both employees and equipment and to ensure product reliability. The typical team size is approximately 60 people per shift, fostering a collaborative yet calm atmosphere. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, with first shift running from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and second shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The dress code requires steel-toe footwear, jeans, safety glasses, and ear protection, reflecting a strong commitment to safety in the production environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Lincoln, NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Aerotek provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Aerotek are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Aerotek does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color and religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disabilities or any other characteristics protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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