Job Title: Assembler Job Description
The Assembler performs repetitive workstation or line assembly operations to build knife components into completed products. This role uses hand and power tools to complete mechanical assembly tasks, learns and rotates through all stations by the end of training, and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area while following established safety regulations.
Responsibilities
Perform repetitive workstation or assembly line operations to assemble knife components into finished knives.
Use hand tools and power tools to complete mechanical assembly tasks according to production standards.
Learn and competently perform all assembly stations by the end of the training period.
Work with small parts and handle them with care and precision throughout the assembly process.
Follow multiple-step assembly procedures accurately and consistently.
Meet daily production numbers and contribute to a results-driven manufacturing environment.
Maintain the work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Follow prescribed safety regulations and demonstrate safety-minded behavior on the production floor.
Stay focused and on task in a fast-paced environment with intense deadlines in certain departments.
Communicate effectively with team members and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
Perform other assembly and production duties as assigned by leadership.
Essential Skills
Strong manual dexterity for handling small parts and performing precise assembly tasks.
Attention to detail to ensure accurate assembly and quality of finished products.
Good attitude and effective communication skills in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to stand for the entire shift while working on the production floor.
Ability to work with small parts safely and efficiently.
Ability to remember and perform multiple steps in a defined sequence.
Mechanical aptitude and comfort working in a manufacturing and production setting.
Ability to pass a knife assembly test as part of the qualification process.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with mechanical assembly or production work on an assembly line.
Familiarity with hand tools and power tools used in manufacturing environments.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with daily production targets.
Demonstrated reliability, focus, and ability to stay on task throughout the shift.
Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment.
Why Work Here?
Employees work in a clean, bright production facility with a friendly atmosphere and safety-focused culture. Team members enjoy company BBQs, comprehensive benefits, and performance-based raises at six months and one year. There is a clear path to becoming a direct hire based on tenure, performance, and attendance, offering stability and long-term growth opportunities.
Work Environment
The role is based in a very fast-paced, clean, and friendly manufacturing environment where certain departments operate under intense deadlines. Almost every position is results-driven, with a strong focus on hitting daily production numbers. The facility emphasizes safety, seeking individuals who are safety minded, able to stay focused, and remain on task throughout the shift. Work is performed on the production floor, typically standing for the entire shift, using hand and power tools to handle small parts in a bright, well-maintained facility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.50/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 Tualatin,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.
