Assembler

Job Title: Assembly Technician

Job Description

As an assembly technician, you will play a crucial role in building the metal frames of large switchboards in a production bay. Your responsibilities will include full assembly and basic wire harness assembly on each unit. You will begin your tasks at a workbench with a tape measure and blueprint, focusing solely on assembly and wiring. This position involves repetitive assembly work with provided materials and a workstation to measure parts, using hand tools to construct custom switchboards per customer requests. Once assembly is complete, you will use a simple schematic to assemble a wire harness and mount it on the unit.

Responsibilities

• Build metal frames of large switchboards in a production bay.
• Complete full assembly and basic wire harness assembly on each unit.
• Measure parts and use hand tools to build custom switchboards according to blueprints.
• Ensure the quality of assembly by maintaining high attention to detail.
• Use a simple schematic to assemble and mount wire harnesses on units.

Essential Skills

• High attention to detail.
• Previous assembly experience in a manufacturing environment or solid mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read a tape measure and use a power drill.
• Experience reading blueprints is preferred.
• Ability to lift 50lbs as needed.
• Willingness to work at heights up to 90 inches off the ground.
• Comfortable with being in awkward or uncomfortable positions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with small parts assembly and wiring while reading a blueprint.
• Proven mechanical aptitude.
• Must have own steel toes or composite toes footwear.

Why Work Here?

Join a rapidly expanding team that offers great advancement opportunities. Enjoy working in a bright, clean, and organized environment with the freedom to listen to music through headphones while you work. You will have the chance to know everyone on site due to the small team size. This position offers long-term stability with the potential to convert to a full-time role after 90 days. Benefit from 5 days of PTO per year, 9 paid holidays, a 401K program with employer matching, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

Work Environment

Work on the first shift from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with little to no overtime required. The shop is exceptionally clean and bright, providing a quiet work environment where the loudest noise comes from an occasional power drill. Employees can wear jeans and sweatshirts as the attire is casual. Personal protective equipment such as steel toes, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection in certain areas is required. This individual-focused work requires self-motivation but offers independence once training is completed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Monticello, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Monticello,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2026.

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.

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