Assembler I

AppleOne Employment Services; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in State College, PA is seeking an Assembler I for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This entry-level electronic assembly role is ideal for detail-oriented candidates who enjoy hands-on production, fine assembly, and contributing to a quality-focused manufacturing team.

You will perform mechanical and electronic assembly tasks such as cable assembly, bonding, hand soldering, limited product testing, and microscope work, while following drawings, work orders, and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Entry-level experience accepted, with typically less than 1 year of related experience required.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to complete fine, detailed work.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and work under a microscope for extended periods, up to 8 hours per day.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused work habits.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following detailed instructions.
• Strong verbal communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to change.
• Basic computer literacy preferred for production records and system use.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Comfortable working in an environment that may include chemicals, solvents, eye protection requirements, and laser-related processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic and mechanical components, including cables, transducers, probes, sensors, and related product assemblies.
• Perform hand soldering, bonding, attaching, closing, and limited testing according to drawings, work orders, procedures, and verbal instructions.
• Work under a microscope for extended periods while completing fine, detailed assembly tasks.
• Follow production schedules, quality standards, manufacturing documentation, safety rules, and clean work area expectations.
• Record labor time and work order activity accurately in the MRP system while supporting workflow efficiency.
• Participate in Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement activities while working respectfully with team members.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Independent work

Verbal communication

Adaptability

Overtime readiness

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microscope operation

MRP system

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Assembler I for a temp-to-hire opportunity in State College, PA. This entry-level electronic assembly role is ideal for detail-oriented candidates who enjoy hands-on production work, fine assembly, and contributing to a quality-focused manufacturing team.

As an Assembler I, you will perform mechanical and electronic assembly tasks such as cable assembly, bonding, hand soldering, limited product testing, and microscope work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly of electronic and mechanical components, including cables, transducers, probes, sensors, and related product assemblies.
• Perform hand soldering, bonding, attaching, closing, and limited testing according to drawings, work orders, procedures, and verbal instructions.
• Work under a microscope for extended periods while completing fine, detailed assembly tasks.
• Follow production schedules, quality standards, manufacturing documentation, safety rules, and clean work area expectations.
• Record labor time and work order activity accurately in the MRP system while supporting workflow efficiency.
• Participate in Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement activities while working respectfully with team members.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $18 to $19 per hour.
• Employment type: Temp-to-hire.
• Location: State College, PA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma required.
• Entry-level experience accepted, with typically less than 1 year of related experience required.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to complete fine, detailed work.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and work under a microscope for extended periods, up to 8 hours per day.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused work habits.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following detailed instructions.
• Strong verbal communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to change.
• Basic computer literacy preferred for production records and system use.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Comfortable working in an environment that may include chemicals, solvents, eye protection requirements, and laser-related processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hand soldering.
• Experience using a microscope for fine assembly work.
• Previous electronic assembly, cable assembly, sensor assembly, or transducer manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with MRP systems, Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement practices.
• Basic understanding of Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, or BondMaster inspection methods is a plus.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.