Job Title: Electrical Assembler
Job Description
Join a growing prefabrication manufacturing team in the person, VA as an Assembler, where you will use your mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience to build high-quality products in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This role is ideal for individuals with backgrounds in industrial manufacturing, construction, mechanical assembly, carpentry, electrical work, or other skilled trades who enjoy working with tools, reading measurements and blueprints, and contributing to a long-term career path in manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Assemble prefabricated components and products according to blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
Use hand and power tools safely and effectively to perform mechanical assembly tasks.
Read and interpret tape measurements and other measurement tools to ensure accurate cuts, fits, and alignments.
Handle construction and industrial materials such as concrete components and structural parts as part of the assembly process.
Follow production schedules and meet daily and weekly output targets while maintaining high quality standards.
Work collaboratively with team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to complete projects on time.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety policies and procedures, including proper use of required PPE.
Identify and report any defects, issues, or discrepancies in materials or assemblies to supervisors or leads.
Support general labor tasks as needed, including material handling, staging, and assisting other assemblers.
Demonstrate consistent attendance, punctuality, and reliability to support a minimum 48-hour workweek on a late-shift schedule.
Essential Skills
Hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing, construction, mechanical assembly, carpentry, electrical work, general labor, or other skilled trades.
Proficiency using hand tools and power tools in a safe and controlled manner.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, or construction plans.
Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure and other measurement tools.
Good manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude to work with tools, fasteners, and components.
Demonstrated solid attendance record and strong work ethic in previous roles.
Ability to work a minimum of 48 hours per week on an afternoon/evening shift schedule.
Eligibility to work in the United States.
Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled prefabrication manufacturing environment.
Willingness to wear required PPE, including steel-toed boots, hard hat, safety vest, and safety glasses.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in construction or industrial manufacturing environments.
Experience in mechanical assembly or production assembly work.
Experience working with concrete, structural components, or similar construction materials.
Prior work as a laborer helper, carpenter, or in other skilled trades.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and adapt to training for new processes and tools.
Interest in building a long-term career in manufacturing and growing into more skilled positions.
Openness to training opportunities for candidates with strong hands-on experience and a strong work ethic.
Why Work Here?
You will join a growing facility that offers clear opportunities for advancement and the chance to move into more skilled positions over time, making it an excellent fit for mechanically inclined individuals who want to build a long-term career rather than just find a job. The organization supports employees with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement programs, paid time off, paid parental leave opportunities, and access to employee assistance and wellness programs. You will work in a culture that values internal growth, continuous learning, and the development of trade and mechanical skills, with a strong focus on stability and long-term career progression.
Work Environment
This role is based in a prefabrication manufacturing facility that is not climate-controlled; there is no air conditioning, but heat is provided during colder months. The work is hands-on and physically active, involving assembly of industrial and construction-related components in a production environment. Employees work a minimum of 48 hours per week on a late shift schedule, typically Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., with Fridays often being shorter. The environment emphasizes safety, and required personal protective equipment includes steel-toed boots, a hard hat, safety vest, and safety glasses. Contractors must provide their own steel-toed boots, while all other required PPE is provided on the first day of orientation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ruther Glen, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/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
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Ruther Glen,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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.
