1st Shift Assembler

Aerotek • Middleton, WI • 17h ago

Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

The 1st Shift Assembler is responsible for the manufacturing of fixtures, signage, displays, and other products designed and produced by the company. The finished work must be completed on time and meet safety and quality standards. This role may involve working on more complex or larger assembly projects and taking a lead role in resolving production, quality, and safety issues. The Shift Assembler may also serve as the lead installer for certain on-site installations and support inventory control, packing, shipping, clean-up, and other administrative duties as needed.

Responsibilities

Assemble components according to work orders and bills of materials, ensuring accuracy using tape measures to verify part dimensions.

Operate basic hand and power tools, including drills, table saws, and chop saws.

Build assembly kits by gathering, counting, and packaging required parts per BOM.

Ensure all components and documentation are complete and ready for production or shipment.

Perform mechanical assembly with minimal supervision, reading and interpreting bills of materials and work instructions accurately.

Apply transferable skills from carpentry or cabinetry backgrounds to production tasks.

Perform basic electrical assembly tasks, including soldering, wire stripping, and organizing connectors.

Complete plug-and-play electrical assemblies, including LED connectors and cable management.

Serve as a technical resource on the production floor, applying strong mechanical expertise to complex or custom assemblies.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in assembly and production techniques.

Ability to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, and construction documents.

Experience using hand and power tools effectively.

Knowledge of mechanical assembly and electrical tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Job tenure of at least 8 months, ideally closer to a year or more.

Experience in carpentry or cabinetry is beneficial.

Ability to serve as a highly experienced assembler and technical resource.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $24.00/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 MIDDLETON,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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.

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.

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