Assembler

Aerotek; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Wellness allowance $350/year

4 weeks PTO

Education assistance

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring an Assembler for its Tempe, AZ location. This contract-to-hire role focuses on fabricating and assembling mechanical components, reading blueprints, and maintaining quality standards.

Expect to work 1st shift, 6:00 am to 3:30 pm with occasional overtime. The position pays $19.00–$21.00 per hour, onsite, with benefits and career growth opportunities through Aerotek.

Qualifications

• 12 years of manufacturing assembly experience required; 3+ years in regulated industries such as aerospace preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, templates, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools in a production environment.
• Strong time-management to meet deadlines and support on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and calibrate production parts and mechanical assemblies.
• Interpret assembly drawings and work instructions to determine requirements and steps.
• Use hand and power tools to finish parts per specifications.
• Record work in dashboards and production trackers to monitor status.

Skills

12+ years manufacturing assembly

Job description

Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

The Assembler fabricates and assembles a variety of mechanical assemblies and supporting hardware, applying knowledge of production and assembly techniques while using precision instruments, hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment. This role reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, templates, work orders, and related documentation to determine methods, sequences of operations, and dimensional and finish specifications. The Assembler is also responsible for maintaining accurate inventory and ensuring that all assembled products meet customer and internal quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and calibrate production parts and mechanical assemblies, including gauge and small part assemblies.

• Locate and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, ATPs, specifications, templates, and work instructions to determine requirements and assembly steps.

• Use hand and power tools to trim, drill, ream, grind, sand, and finish parts according to specifications and templates.

• Mix ingredients, primers, adhesives, and sealants in accordance with specified formulas and work instructions.

• Fill out all necessary production and shipping paperwork, including travelers, pull sheets, and shipment forms, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Lift and handle materials and test manifolds, including manual lifting of items up to 30 lbs and, as required, up to 40 lbs within safety guidelines.

• Inspect final assemblies to verify compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and shipping requirements.

• Assure compliance with customer requirements and internal standards related to quality, delivery, and cost targets.

• Use E10 transactions and job-related dashboards, including part and job trackers, to record work, monitor status, and support production flow.

• Assemble multiple products within a cell or across multiple lines as demonstrated by training and qualification matrices.

• Support the team in evaluating labor standards, costs, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.

• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

• Complete all required training and remain current with job-related certifications, procedures, and safety requirements.

• Adhere to corporate environmental, health, and safety policies and task-specific safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Participate in other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.

Essential Skills

• 12 years of manufacturing assembly experience required; 3+ years of assembly experience in a regulated industry such as aerospace preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to perform mechanical assembly work on production, gauge, and small part assemblies.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, templates, assembly drawings, ATPs, specifications, and work instructions.

• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude with experience using hand and power tools in a production environment.

• Ability to meet deadlines, plan work effectively, and manage tasks to support on‑time delivery and cost goals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or other regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.

• Familiarity with production lines, assembly cells, and assembly line operations.

• Comfort working with job-related dashboards, part and job tracking systems, and electronic production records.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive environment that offers a retirement savings plan with company matching opportunities, excellent health and wellness benefits, and a $350 annual wellness allowance to help achieve personal health and fitness goals. Team members can earn up to four weeks of paid time off, receive on‑the‑job training, and access education assistance to advance their careers. A variety of additional supportive programs are available to help meet team members personal and professional needs, fostering long‑term growth and work‑life balance.

Work Environment

This is a production and assembly environment focused on mechanical assemblies, gauge assembly, and small part assembly. Team members work primarily on the 1st shift from 6:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 6:00 am to 10:00 am on Friday. The role involves regular use of hand and power tools, precision instruments, and production equipment, as well as interaction with blueprints, templates, and computer‑based dashboards. Work may require standing or sitting for extended periods, using stairs, and performing manual lifting within established safety limits. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used as required by task and safety protocols, and employees operate in a structured, safety‑conscious manufacturing setting with an emphasis on accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tempe,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.