Job Title: Assembly Worker Job Description
This full-time, first-shift Assembly Worker role supports the PODs department by performing assembly and finishing tasks along a production line. You will follow blueprints and assembly specifications to solder, glue, combine, and fabricate product components, then move completed work to the next stage of production. The position also involves operating industrial trucks and material-handling equipment to move materials throughout a warehouse or similar facility.
Responsibilities
Perform assembly and finishing tasks along a production line in the PODs department.
Follow blueprints and assembly specifications to solder, glue, combine, and fabricate portions of products.
Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, and specialized tools to position and hold parts during assembly.
Attach and affix pre-manufactured components and parts to products according to specifications.
Manually and mechanically load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, vehicles, and other transport devices.
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around the warehouse, storage yard, factory, or similar locations.
Move levers and controls to operate lifting devices such as forklifts, lift beams, swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms to load, unload, transport, and stack materials.
Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure materials or products for transport to designated areas.
Drill holes for screws and operate various machinery and equipment as needed during the assembly process.
Use power tools including grinders, impact guns, and circular saws to support fabrication and assembly work.
Perform touch-up painting on containers and other products as required.
Lift and move production objects weighing up to 50 pounds safely and efficiently.
Complete required paperwork accurately, including reading and writing documentation.
Assist with finishing and moving product through the facility to ensure smooth production flow.
Perform general labor tasks related to industrial manufacturing, fabrication, construction, repair, and installation as needed.
Work primarily with hands and tools, and operate a variety of equipment used in mechanical and production assembly.
Support planning and execution of the assembly process to maintain efficiency along the production line.
Perform other duties as assigned to support production and facility operations.
Essential Skills
Previous experience in a similar assembly, production, or industrial manufacturing role.
Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with mechanical assembly processes.
Proficiency using hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, and other specialized tools.
Proficiency using power tools including grinders, impact guns, and circular saws.
Ability to follow blueprints and assembly specifications accurately.
Capability to perform heavy lifting, including production objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate material-handling equipment such as forklifts, hoists, lift beams, and elevating platforms.
Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment while standing for extended periods.
Basic painting skills for performing touch-up work on containers and products.
Ability to read and write to complete required paperwork and documentation.
Reliability in maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Industrial manufacturing or production experience, including mechanical assembly and finishing.
Knowledge of hand and power tools used in carpentry, construction, repair, and installation work.
Experience with fabrication processes such as welding and general labor in an industrial setting.
Ability to work with blueprints and understand basic construction or fabrication drawings.
Comfort with heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks in a production environment.
Attention to detail when attaching components, drilling, painting, and completing assembly steps.
Flexibility to perform a variety of tasks and support different stages of the assembly process as needed.
Why Work Here?
Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; basic and voluntary life insurance; long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; and access to an employee assistance program. Paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement leave, and jury duty pay provide additional support and flexibility, helping employees maintain stability and balance in their personal and professional lives.
Work Environment
This role is based in a clean, non-climate-controlled but very comfortable industrial facility. Most work is performed while standing, and tasks can be physically demanding, though workers are rotated to provide variety in their duties. The position follows a first-shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, offering consistent daytime hours. You will work around production lines, material-handling equipment, and a range of hand and power tools in a structured manufacturing environment. The dress code requires work boots and work pants (no sweatpants), ensuring safety and practicality on the production floor. The role reports into the PODs department supervision within a well-organized and safety-conscious setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cinnaminson, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cinnaminson, NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Cinnaminson,NJ.
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.
