Assembly Lead

Aerotek • Virginia Beach, VA • 3h ago

Job Assembly Lead / Senior Electro-Mechanical Assembler (Lead Role)

Join our team as an Assembly Lead and take the next step in your electro-mechanical assembly career. In this Senior role, you will lead and mentor junior assemblers, perform advanced wiring and build work, and support mission-critical projects for the U.S. Department of Defense and allied partners. This position is ideal for experienced assemblers, wiring technicians, cable technicians, or harness builders looking to move into leadership.

What You'll Do

Lead, train, and mentor junior assemblers while modeling best practices and safe work habits.

Interpret drawings, blueprints, wire lists, diagrams, work orders, and technical documentation.

Perform advanced electro-mechanical assembly, including electrical enclosures, cable builds, and wire harnesses.

Use crimpers, wire strippers, soldering irons, multimeters, and other hand tools to complete builds.

Execute point-to-point wiring, cable routing, and equipment installs for commercial and ruggedized enclosures.

Build, test, and install CAT5/5e/6, fiber, coax, shielded cables, and solder splices.

Troubleshoot wiring, subassemblies, and electronic equipment; recommend solutions to complex issues.

Maintain productivity, quality, and accuracy while supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Document work through redlines, work instructions, and production/quality forms.

Support project leads by planning, organizing, and delivering assemblies on time.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; report safety concerns promptly.

Hold or obtain a DoD security clearance as required.

What We're Looking For

4+ years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, wiring, cable building, or harness assembly.

Strong ability to read and interpret technical documentation.

Proficiency with crimping, soldering, wire stripping, multimeters, and related tools.

Experience with point-to-point wiring, cable harnessing, CAT5/5e/6, fiber, and coax.

Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor others.

Proven ability to lead small projects or work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

WHMA/IPC-A-620, IPC-A-610, or IPC-J-STD-001 certifications (or willingness to obtain).

Experience updating or verifying software/firmware.

Familiarity with configuring processing, storage, or networking equipment.

Fiber optics experience.

Material handling or logistics experience.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Work on advanced technology that directly supports national defense and global security.

Be part of a team that values integrity, teamwork, and technical excellence.

Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and certification training.

Stable, long-term projects in a clean, organized, 600,000 sq. ft. facility with modern tools and equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr.

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

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 1, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.

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