Assembler $19+HR

Aerotek; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Small Parts Assembler for a contract-to-hire role in Westlake, OH. You will assemble small electronic components on a production line, using hand tools and blueprints, with 8:00 am to 5:30 pm shifts on an onsite bench.

Responsibilities include following work orders, placing batteries and circuit boards, scanning barcodes, labeling pouches, and ensuring quality and safety throughout the process. Potential for longer-term opportunity in a clean, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Previous small parts assembly experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with electrical assembly, including working with circuit boards and related components.
• Ability to use hand tools such as tweezers, staplers, and other basic assembly tools with precision.
• Experience working from blueprints, work orders, and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble small electronic components and devices by following detailed work orders, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Place conductive tape on battery contacts using tweezers with precision and care.
• Attach batteries onto circuit boards and ensure secure and accurate placement.
• Staple and flatten staples as part of the assembly process, maintaining consistent quality.
• Turn devices on, remove bottom cover release liners, and place assemblies into carriers according to instructions.
• Place circuit assemblies on bottom covers and ensure proper alignment and fit.
• Scan circuit 2D barcodes to track components and maintain accurate production records.
• Place foil pouches on carriers and verify that foil pouch labels and Patch IDs match the corresponding circuit IDs.
• Apply foil pouch labels to foil pouches and confirm that top cover Patch IDs match circuit IDs.
• Attach top covers to bottom covers and seal along the perimeter to ensure secure closure.
• Turn circuits off at the appropriate stage of the process to maintain safety and product integrity.
• Perform scanning, quality control determinations, and final inspections to ensure each unit meets specifications.

Skills

Small parts assembly

Electrical assembly

Hand tools

Blueprints

Assembly line

Schematics

Repetitive tasks

Lifting 25 lbs

Reliability

Job description

Job Title: Small Parts Assembler | 1st Shift | $17-19+HR

Job Description

Join a clean, regulated production environment where you assemble small electronic components and retail-ready products using detailed work instructions and hand tools. You will handle delicate parts, follow step-by-step assembly processes, and perform quality checks to ensure each device meets strict standards before packaging and shipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble small electronic components and devices by following detailed work orders, blueprints, and engineering drawings.

• Place conductive tape on battery contacts using tweezers with precision and care.

• Attach batteries onto circuit boards and ensure secure and accurate placement.

• Staple and flatten staples as part of the assembly process, maintaining consistent quality.

• Turn devices on, remove bottom cover release liners, and place assemblies into carriers according to instructions.

• Place circuit assemblies on bottom covers and ensure proper alignment and fit.

• Scan circuit 2D barcodes to track components and maintain accurate production records.

• Place foil pouches on carriers and verify that foil pouch labels and Patch IDs match the corresponding circuit IDs.

• Apply foil pouch labels to foil pouches and confirm that top cover Patch IDs match circuit IDs.

• Attach top covers to bottom covers and seal along the perimeter to ensure secure closure.

• Turn circuits off at the appropriate stage of the process to maintain safety and product integrity.

• Perform scanning, quality control determinations, and final inspections to ensure each unit meets specifications.

Essential Skills

• Previous small parts assembly experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Experience with electrical assembly, including working with circuit boards and related components.

• Ability to use hand tools such as tweezers, staplers, and other basic assembly tools with precision.

• Experience working from blueprints, work orders, and engineering drawings.

• Familiarity with assembly line work and bench-style production setups.

• Ability to follow schematics or detailed instructions for circuit board and small part assembly.

• Capability to perform repetitive tasks with high attention to detail and quality.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs safely as part of daily duties.

• Reliability and availability with no more than one personal obligation during the next six weeks, ensuring consistent attendance.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a very clean, well-organized environment that follows high regulatory standards, giving you confidence in the safety and professionalism of your workplace. The role offers consistent work for at least six weeks, with the possibility of extending beyond that period, providing short-term stability and potential for longer-term opportunity. You can expect clear processes, structured tasks, and a supportive production setting where your attention to detail and reliability are valued.

Work Environment

This role is based in a very clean, FDA-regulated work environment with a strong focus on hygiene, organization, and safety. You will work on a day shift from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, seated on the same line (bench) as other assemblers while having your own individual seat and workspace. The work involves handling small electronic components, circuit boards, and packaging materials using hand tools and barcode scanners. At certain stages of the assembly process, you may be required to wear gloves, gowns, and hair nets to maintain cleanliness and comply with regulatory standards. The environment is structured and process-driven, with consistent workflows and an assembly line setup, and you may need to lift up to 25 lbs as part of your daily tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westlake, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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 be subject 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westlake, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Westlake,OH.

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.