Assembly Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek in Tempe, AZ seeks an experienced Assembler to fabricate and assemble mechanical components, interpret blueprints, and ensure quality. You will work with hand and power tools, maintain production records, and support Lean initiatives on the shop floor.

This contract-to-hire role requires 12 years of assembly experience, aerospace exposure preferred, and the ability to meet deadlines while handling up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and calibrate production parts and mechanical assemblies.
• Interpret assembly drawings, schematics, ATPs, specifications, and work instructions.
• Use hand and power tools to trim, drill, ream, grind, sand, and finish parts per specs.
• Mix primers, adhesives, and sealants as per formulas and work instructions.
• Complete production and shipping paperwork accurately (travelers, sheets, forms).
• Lift and handle materials, test manifolds up to 40 lbs per safety guidelines.
• Inspect final assemblies for customer specs, quality, and shipping requirements.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and internal quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Record work using E10 transactions and dashboards; monitor status for production flow.
• Assemble multiple products within a cell or across lines as trained.
• Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Skills

12 years manufacturing assembly

aerospace experience

read blueprints and schematics

hand and power tools proficiency

deadline driven

production dashboards/records

regulated environment experience

Tools

hand tools

power tools

Job description

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 completion.

• 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.

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

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.

• 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.

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 jobclassification 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 & 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.