Assembly Technician

HireTalent; Town of Elma (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is hiring 15–20 Assembly Technicians for on-site roles in Elma, NY (and Salt Lake City, UT) on a 12‑month contract with potential temp‑to‑hire conversion. Roles involve hands-on assembly and testing of aerospace and industrial components, working from engineering drawings and instructions.

Candidates should have 3+ years of hands-on assembly/test experience in technical manufacturing, plus aerospace/precision background, and the ability to lift up to 65 lbs. Local candidates only.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on assembly/test in technical manufacturing.
• Aerospace/precision manufacturing background.
• Stand for full shifts and lift up to 65 lbs.
• On-site role, local to Elma, NY.
• Some roles may require FAA Drug & Alcohol program.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electronic assembly using fixtures, tooling, gauging, and torque mechanisms
• Work from engineering drawings, work instructions, and parts lists to meet build requirements
• Set up and run tests on finished products using hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic test stands
• Diagnose test failures, assess hardware condition, and recommend rework
• Record build and test results with precision

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electronic assembly

Reading drawings

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Measurement equipment

Job description

Assembly Technician — Multiple Openings | Elma, NY

Duration: 12 Months

We're hiring 15–20 Assembly Technicians for on-site roles at precision manufacturing facilities in Elma, NY and Salt Lake City, UT. These are hands‑on roles building and testing high‑precision aerospace and industrial components. All positions are fully on‑site.

What you’ll do:

• Perform mechanical and electronic assembly using specialized fixtures, tooling, gauging, and torque mechanisms
• Work from engineering drawings, work instructions, and parts lists to meet build requirements
• Set up and run operational tests on finished products using hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic test stands
• Diagnose test failures, assess hardware condition, and recommend rework
• Record build and test results with precision and care

What you bring:

• 3+ years of hands‑on assembly and/or test experience in a technical/manufacturing environment
• Automotive and/or aircraft industry background
• Proficiency with hand tools and mechanical/electronic measurement equipment
• Comfort with computers — ability to navigate multiple systems and follow digital work instructions
• High school diploma or GED (or demonstrated ability to follow verbal/written/computer instructions in English)
• Multiple shift options with shift differential on 2nd/3rd shift (where applicable)
• Long‑term contract with temp‑to‑hire conversion potential
• Aerospace/precision manufacturing environment — strong resume builder

Requirements:

• Fully on‑site attendance required — candidates must be local to Elma, NY and able to reliably commute
• Ability to stand for full shifts and lift up to 65 lbs
• Some roles require enrollment in an FAA Drug & Alcohol program (full‑panel screen on hire + random testing)