Cable Assembler

Aerotek; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Aerotek in Hudson, Wisconsin is seeking a Fiber Optic Cable Assembler for first shift, Monday–Thursday 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with overtime Fridays if needed. The position pays $20.00–$22.00 per hour and is fully onsite in Hudson.

Assemble precision fiber cables and small components, reading blueprints, applying epoxy, curing and polishing, testing finished assemblies, and ensuring stringent quality standards in a clean room environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1+ year of manufacturing experience, preferably involving assembly of small parts or medical device assembly.
• Ability to work with very small components using small hand tools and precision techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to follow instructions and document work as needed.
• Ability to distinguish and see colors accurately to ensure each wire is placed in the correct order.
• Experience working under a microscope or strong comfort and ability to perform tasks using a microscope.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and place fiber cable into clips in accordance with detailed work instructions and blueprints.
• Feed color-coded wires through connectors in the exact specified order, ensuring perfect accuracy and correct placement.
• Apply small drops of epoxy and pull wires through to create a uniform coating that covers the entire wire surface.
• Place completed assemblies into curing devices to properly dry and set epoxy coatings.
• Run assemblies through final polishing stages to achieve required finish and performance characteristics.
• Test completed assemblies to verify that all connections function correctly and meet quality standards.
• Use small hand tools, microscopes, or projection scopes to handle and assemble very small parts with high precision.
• Work in a clean room environment and follow all relevant procedures to maintain cleanliness and product integrity.
• Read and interpret blueprints, blown-up work instructions, and other technical documentation to complete assemblies correctly.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Small parts handling

Communication skills

Color vision

Microscope work

Job description

Fiber Optic Cable Assembler in Hudson, Wisconsin

The position is on first shift, Monday through Thursday, from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with Fridays used for overtime if needed. $20 - $22

Job Description

The Assembler will work with precision fiber cables and small components to build high-quality assemblies used in advanced applications. This role involves carefully measuring, cutting, and placing fiber cables, feeding color-coded wires through connectors according to detailed blueprints and work instructions, applying epoxy coatings, and operating curing and polishing equipment. The Assembler uses small hand tools and may work under microscopes or projection scopes to ensure each assembly meets strict performance and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and place fiber cable into clips in accordance with detailed work instructions and blueprints.
• Feed color-coded wires through connectors in the exact specified order, ensuring perfect accuracy and correct placement.
• Apply small drops of epoxy and pull wires through to create a uniform coating that covers the entire wire surface.
• Place completed assemblies into curing devices to properly dry and set epoxy coatings.
• Run assemblies through final polishing stages to achieve required finish and performance characteristics.
• Test completed assemblies to verify that all connections function correctly and meet quality standards.
• Use small hand tools, microscopes, or projection scopes to handle and assemble very small parts with high precision.
• Work in a clean room environment and follow all relevant procedures to maintain cleanliness and product integrity.
• Read and interpret blueprints, blown-up work instructions, and other technical documentation to complete assemblies correctly.

Essential Skills

• 6 months to 1+ year of manufacturing experience, preferably involving assembly of small parts or medical device assembly.
• Ability to work with very small components using small hand tools and precision techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to follow instructions and document work as needed.
• Ability to distinguish and see colors accurately to ensure each wire is placed in the correct order.
• Experience working under a microscope or strong comfort and ability to perform tasks using a microscope.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hudson, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.76/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. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hudson, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.