Assembler - Aerotek : Job Details

Job Title: Manufacturing Associate

Job Description

Join our team as a Manufacturing Associate, where you will perform essential manufacturing activities including the production and inspection of products to ensure they meet customer requirements. You will be involved in simple cable assembly and connector operations to create high-quality products and convert raw materials into finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Perform soldering and assembly tasks to build products according to standard rates.

• Read job orders to understand product specifications.

• Complete in-process inspections to ensure quality.

• Utilize computer software for document retrieval and data entry.

• Build simple point-to-point cables following drawings and instructions.

• Demonstrate proficiency in using basic hand tools such as soldering guns, wrenches, hand strippers, trimmers, wire cutters, chop saws, and microscopes/magnifiers.

• Complete all paperwork related to assembly processes.

• Depending on skills, work in either the assembly department or UTiFLEX department, which involves machine work and supporting parts of cable production.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in assembly and hand tool usage.

• Ability to measure accurately using a ruler or tape measure.

• Willingness and ability to cross-train in various processes.

• Flexibility and comfort working in a manufacturing environment.

• Some computer experience and ability to perform data entry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with microscopes, compactors, and measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers is a plus.

• No soldering certifications required, but beneficial.

• Ability to learn and use necessary tools and equipment.

Why Work Here

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plans with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, health spending accounts, and transportation benefits. Enjoy company events like lunches, dinners, and picnics. Our culture is dynamic, with growth opportunities in areas like inspection and testing.

Work Environment

Work in a stable and expanding facility that has experienced exceptional growth, achieving its best quarter in 60 years. The environment is clean, temperature-controlled, and well-organized with a cafeteria and multiple cell areas for different production processes. Screens display important information to keep everyone informed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Pottstown,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025.

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.