Job Title: Light Industrial Assembler Job Description
The Light Industrial Assembler builds and tests electronic and mechanical products, subassemblies, and support structures in a clean, climate-controlled environment. This role reads and interprets technical documentation, performs precision soldering and microscopic assembly, and ensures all units meet strict quality, performance, and customer specifications.
Responsibilities
Read, interpret, and work from drawings, blueprints, schematics, work orders, wiring diagrams, product samples, and written or verbal instructions with limited supervision to determine assembly duties and material requirements.
Select electronic components such as transistors, resistors, capacitors, and integrated circuits based on specifications and assembly instructions.
Assemble electronic and mechanical products, systems, and support structures, installing components, units, subassemblies, wiring, and casings using small hand tools and soldering equipment.
Clean parts using appropriate cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths to prepare them for assembly and soldering operations.
Perform assembly operations under a microscope or other magnifying devices when required, working with very fine wires and small components.
Position and align parts in specified relationships using jigs, fixtures, or other holding devices, and prepare soldering surfaces to ensure proper bonding.
Use a variety of equipment including power supplies, multimeters, leak detection and vacuum systems, pressure generators, voltmeters, ohmmeters, ovens, soldering equipment, microscopes, and precision hand tools.
Align and clamp parts together, or position items in fixtures, jigs, or other holding devices to maintain correct alignment during assembly and soldering.
Measure parts to determine tolerances using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
Connect component lead wires to printed circuit boards, route and connect wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.
Assemble and attach hardware such as caps, clamps, knobs, and switches to assemblies according to documentation and specifications.
Adjust or trim materials from components to achieve specified electrical or dimensional characteristics.
Perform intermediate assembly tasks such as potting, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, and etching parts and assemblies.
Trim, prepare, and apply components including wire, cables, connectors, and resistors using solder and various adhesives as specified by prints and procedural documents.
Adjust, repair, or replace electronic component parts to correct defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
Perform go/no-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet quality, performance, and production specifications and standards.
Create documentation for process improvements, including engineering change requests (ECR), to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities and resolve production or assembly problems.
Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure they meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
Produce parts and products efficiently with a minimum of waste and rework, following established quality standards and procedures.
Assemble electronic components, subassemblies, and products according to quality specifications and documented process procedures on a daily basis.
Essential Skills
1 or more years of electronic printed circuit board (PCB) assembly experience.
1 or more years of soldering or wire harnessing experience.
1 or more years of J-Standard electronic assembly experience, including microscope work, wire harnessing, soldering assembly, and small parts assembly.
Proficiency in electronic assembly techniques, including soldering and working to J-Standard quality requirements.
Ability to perform microscopic assembly, including soldering and wiring of very fine wires using a microscope or magnifying devices.
Ability to read and understand schematics, drawings, and wiring diagrams.
Strong communication skills with the ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
Ability to use small hand tools, soldering equipment, and precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
Capability to perform go/no-go testing and inspection to verify conformance to specifications.
Attention to detail and ability to work with small components and tight tolerances in an electronic assembly environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
1 to 2 years of soldering experience with surface mount (SMT) and through-hole electronic components.
1 to 2 years of electronic assembly experience, including SMT and through-hole component assembly.
1 to 2 years of microscopic assembly experience working with fine wires and small components.
1 to 2 years of experience working with established quality standards and ESD-safe procedures.
1 to 2 years of experience using soldering irons and handling small quantities of assembly supplies and chemicals safely.
Experience in soldering under a microscope for precision electronic assembly.
Experience in wire harnessing, routing, and connecting wires between components and terminals.
Experience in schematic reading and interpretation of technical documentation.
Familiarity with process improvement documentation such as engineering change requests (ECR).
Ability to collaborate effectively with supervisors, engineers, and coworkers in a close-knit team environment.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from clear opportunities for career progression and room for growth within a stable, expanding business. The organization offers a flexible first-shift schedule, a clean and climate-controlled work environment, and a supportive atmosphere with approximately 100 colleagues across multiple departments. Team members enjoy pay increases upon conversion to full-time status, annual merit increases, a 401(k) match, and a generous paid time off program with 19 days available from day one. The company also provides eight paid holidays and one voluntary day, reflecting a strong commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
Work Environment
The role is based in a clean, climate-controlled facility with approximately 100 employees and a strong focus on precision electronic assembly. The assembler works in a shared workspace in close proximity to about five coworkers, frequently using a microscope to perform detailed soldering and wiring on very fine wires and small components. The environment includes access to departments such as Warehouse, Assembly, Engineering, Production, and Fabrication, and utilizes a range of equipment including power supplies, multimeters, leak detection and vacuum systems, pressure generators, voltmeters, ohmmeters, ovens, soldering equipment, microscopes, and precision hand tools. The standard schedule is a first-shift arrangement, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., providing a predictable daytime work routine in a well-organized, climate-controlled production setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sunbury, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $23.00/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 Sunbury,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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.
