Assembler

Aerotek; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability plan (short & long-term)

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Assembler to join a small, high-mix manufacturing environment in Victor, NY. The role involves hands-on soldering, cable and harness assembly, and PCB work, following detailed technical documentation.

You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to support mission-critical production, ensuring quality and repeatability while handling assemblies up to 30 lbs. This permanent position offers a daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Hands-on soldering in electronics manufacturing.
• Soldering and IPC/J-STD experience on the production floor.
• Able to pass in-house solder evaluation during interview.
• Experience building cables, wire harnesses, and PCB assemblies.
• Electromechanical assembly background; 5–10+ years preferred.
• Able to read assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and schematics.
• Color vision required; work within documented processes and inspection requirements.
• Experience in regulated environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts and sub-assemblies using hand tools and semi-automated equipment; perform basic soldering and use go/no-go gauges.
• Follow work instructions and technical docs; verify conformance and document results.
• Troubleshoot and resolve assembly issues; escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to improve processes and procedures.
• Maintain high workmanship and quality while lifting assemblies up to 30 lbs.

Skills

Soldering experience

IPC/J-STD experience

Reading drawings/Schematics/BOMs

Color vision

Documentation and OV

Attention to quality

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Assembler

This role focuses on assembling complex electronic and electromechanical products in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. You will perform hands-on soldering, cable and harness assembly, and PCB work while following detailed technical documentation. The position requires strong attention to quality, the ability to work independently within established processes, and close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to support mission‑critical production.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies using hand tools and semi-automated production equipment, including performing basic soldering and using go/no-go gauges to verify conformance.
• Follow detailed work instructions, engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials (BOMs), and other technical documentation while performing operator verification (OV) and accurately documenting results.
• Work independently within established procedures to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve assembly-related issues, exercising sound judgment and escalating issues appropriately when needed.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to provide technical feedback, support troubleshooting efforts, and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Maintain a strong focus on workmanship, quality, and repeatability by adhering to all safety, quality, and manufacturing standards and procedures, while performing light lifting of assemblies weighing up to 30 lbs.

Essential Skills

• Hands‑on soldering experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Soldering and IPC/J-STD experience, with the ability to apply these standards on the production floor.
• Ability to pass an in‑house solder evaluation during the interview process.
• Experience building cables, wire harnesses, connectors, and PCB assemblies.
• Electromechanical assembly background, with 5-10+ years of experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow assembly drawings, work instructions, wiring diagrams, schematics, and BOMs.
• Experience working within documented processes and inspection requirements in a production environment.
• Ability to distinguish component colors and wiring; color vision is required.
• Strong attention to detail with a consistent focus on workmanship and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• IPC certification such as IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 is preferred.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, military, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Experience working from written or verbal technical guidance in addition to formal documentation.
• Familiarity with low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Candidates with experience at organizations focused on advanced electronics manufacturing tend to perform well in this environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable organization that is experiencing significant growth and long-term investment, creating strong opportunities for career development and advancement. The operation runs as a small, close‑knit shop, giving you the chance to have a visible impact, broaden your skills, and grow alongside a focused team of experienced assemblers. The company supports a healthy work‑life balance, offering up to 140 hours of paid time off in the first year, eight paid holidays plus three floating holidays, and a 401(k) plan with a company match to help you build long‑term financial security.

Work Environment

You will work in a small, well-lit, clean, and organized electronics assembly shop alongside approximately six other assemblers. The environment supports precision electromechanical assembly using hand tools, semi‑automated production equipment, and inspection tools such as go/no-go gauges. Standard hours are 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Fridays, providing a structured daytime schedule. The role involves light physical activity, including lifting assemblies up to 30 lbs, while working within documented safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Victor, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 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 Victor, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

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.

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.