Assembly Technician – High-Volume Manufacturing

Aerotek; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring an Assembly Technician for Ames, IA. The role involves coordinating parts, assembly, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

You will operate manual and automatic equipment, set up machines, test units, and dismantle assemblies, rotating across stations to maintain throughput. Candidates should have at least 6 months of production and assembly experience, can read work instructions, and are comfortable using hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• 6 months of prior production experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 6 months of experience in an assembly-based position.
• Ability to read, write, and understand work instructions and production documentation.
• Proficiency in using hand tools for assembly and repair tasks.
• Experience working with power tools, including pneumatic tools, drills, and torque guns.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks at a consistent pace while maintaining attention to detail.
• Capability to rotate among multiple workstations and adapt to different tasks within an assembly cell.
• Basic understanding of quality inspection practices in a production or assembly setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate parts, assembly, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping activities to ensure products move efficiently through the production process.
• Perform a wide range of manufacturing tasks, including assembling components, operating manual and automatic equipment, and setting up machines according to work instructions.
• Follow detailed work process instructions to build, test, and dismantle unit assemblies and complex subassemblies at designated workstations.
• Rotate among all stations within each assembly cell, performing repetitive work at a consistent pace to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• Use power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, drills, and torque guns, as well as hand tools, to assemble and repair products safely and accurately.
• Inspect assembled units and subassemblies for quality, ensuring components meet specifications and performance standards.
• Identify issues in final unit assemblies and complex subassemblies and perform repairs using established procedures and tools.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following safety guidelines and proper handling procedures for tools, equipment, and materials.
• Collaborate with team members across multiple assembly lines to support continuous workflow and production targets.
• Document work as required, including reading and following written instructions and process documentation.

Skills

Production experience

Assembly experience

Reading instructions

Hand tools

Power tools

Repetitive tasks

Multi-station rotation

Quality inspection basics

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Torque wrenches

Job description

Aerotek is hiring an Assembly Technician for Ames, IA. The role involves coordinating parts, assembly, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

You will operate manual and automatic equipment, set up machines, test units, and dismantle assemblies, rotating across stations to maintain throughput. Candidates should have at least 6 months of production and assembly experience, can read work instructions, and are comfortable using hand and power tools.