Assembly Technician

Aerotek; Monticello (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Assembly Technician to build custom electrical switchboards from blueprints and specs in Monticello, IN. You will use hand and power tools, read electrical schematics, and assemble frames and harnesses while ensuring quality and safety.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to processes, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work on ladders. This is a contract-to-hire, fully onsite position with standard first shift hours.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, customer specifications, and basic electrical schematics.
• Measure and verify parts for accurate assembly.
• Experience with hand and power tools in manufacturing or assembly.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal frames and custom electrical switchboards using hand and power tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, customer specifications, and basic electrical schematics.
• Measure and verify parts to ensure accurate assembly and quality standards.
• Build, secure, and install mechanical components and wire harnesses.
• Mount and route wiring components according to specifications.
• Perform repetitive assembly tasks while maintaining attention to detail and product quality.
• Adapt to customized unit designs while following established assembly processes.
• Safely use step ladders to access and assemble upper sections of switchboards.
• Lift, move, and position components weighing up to 70 lbs. as needed.
• Work in various physical positions, including standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and climbing step stools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and leads to improve quality and productivity.
• Work independently and efficiently after completing training.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools safely.
• Good mechanical skills and hands-on experience in manufacturing, assembly, construction, or a similar environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 70 lbs. occasionally.
• Comfortable working on a step ladder at heights up to approximately 7 feet.
• Ability to work in different positions, including standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing step stools.
• Ability to perform repetitive assembly tasks while maintaining quality and productivity.
• Commitment to workplace safety and wearing required PPE, including steel-toe or composite-toe footwear.
• Previous assembly or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings preferred.
• Ability to read basic electrical schematics and assist with wire harness assembly preferred.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand tools

Power tools

Blueprint reading

Quality-focused

Safety conscious

Tools

Measuring tools

Tape measure

Ladders safety

Job description

The Assembly Technician plays a key role in building custom electrical switchboards from the ground up. Using blueprints, schematics, hand tools, and power tools, this position performs mechanical assembly and wire harness installation to create high-quality products that meet customer requirements. Success in this role requires attention to detail, high comfort level with hand and power tools, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal frames and custom electrical switchboards using hand and power tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, customer specifications, and basic electrical schematics.
• Measure and verify parts to ensure accurate assembly and quality standards.
• Build, secure, and install mechanical components and wire harnesses.
• Mount and route wiring components according to specifications.
• Perform repetitive assembly tasks while maintaining attention to detail and product quality.
• Adapt to customized unit designs while following established assembly processes.
• Safely use step ladders to access and assemble upper sections of switchboards.
• Lift, move, and position components weighing up to 70 lbs. as needed.
• Work in various physical positions, including standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and climbing step stools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and leads to improve quality and productivity.
• Work independently and efficiently after completing training.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools safely.
• Good mechanical skills and hands-on experience in manufacturing, assembly, construction, or a similar environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 70 lbs. occasionally.
• Comfortable working on a step ladder at heights up to approximately 7 feet.
• Ability to work in different positions, including standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing step stools.
• Ability to perform repetitive assembly tasks while maintaining quality and productivity.
• Commitment to workplace safety and wearing required PPE, including steel-toe or composite-toe footwear.
• Previous assembly or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings preferred.
• Ability to read basic electrical schematics and assist with wire harness assembly preferred.

Available Shift & Pay

• 1st shift: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
• $19-21, based on experience

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Monticello, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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.

• 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 Monticello,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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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