Electrical Assembler

Aerotek • Jacksonville, FL • 7h ago

Job Title: Electrical Assembler (fiberoptic assembly)

Location: Jacksonville, FL (32216)

Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm M-F

Pay: $16/hr

We are seeking an Entry-Level Fiber Optic Assembler to join our production team. This role involves precision assembly of fiber optic cables and components used in medical and specialty lighting applications. Ideal candidates excel in detail-oriented work, have strong manual dexterity, and enjoy hands-on, precise assembly tasks.

Job Description

As a Fiber Optic Assembler, you will be responsible for building simple fiber optic cables using detailed work instructions and engineering drawings. This includes:

Sizing, hosing, randomizing, applying end tips, epoxying, cleaning, and labeling finished products.

Reading and understanding Work Orders and Drawings to ensure accurate assembly.

Working with bundles of fiber optic strands roughly the width of a human hair, using tools such as tweezers and magnification equipment.

Inspecting fiber bundles by shining light through them to identify breaks (dark spots) and sorting fibers accordingly.

Placing fiber bundles into cable housings and applying epoxy-bonded end tips to complete the assembly.

Cleaning components and maintaining cleanliness standards throughout the process.

Inspecting and testing components for defects, damage, or contamination to ensure product quality.

Key Responsibilities

Read and interpret Work Orders, Drawings, and assembly documentation.

Perform precision assembly of fiber optic cables, connectors, and related components following established procedures.

Handle delicate fiber strands with extreme care to prevent damage and ensure proper alignment.

Prepare, clean, and assemble components per engineering and quality requirements.

Conduct visual inspections and testing to detect defects or quality issues.

Maintain accurate assembly and inspection records.

Work collaboratively with production and quality teams to meet daily goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Ability to read and understand technical drawings and Work Orders.

Ability to read a tape measure and work with basic measurement tools.

Strong manual dexterity and ability to work with very small components under magnification.

High level of attention to detail and quality focus.

Familiarity with hand tools and basic assembly practices.

Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.

Understanding of basic quality assurance principles and inspection techniques (preferred but not required).

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

Experience in medical device assembly , micro-assembly , or cleanroom production .

Experiencewith fiber optics, cable assembly, or small-parts production.

Familiarity with fiber optic testing tools.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/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 Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 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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