Assembly Technician

Assembly Technician

Job Description

Join our team as an Assembly Technician, where you will be responsible for lifting parts onto an assembly line, with the assistance of a small hoist for heavier items. You will follow instructions displayed on a computer screen to proceed with the assembly process, utilizing basic hand tools. The role involves repetitive tasks and requires attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lift parts weighing up to 50lbs onto the assembly line.
• Utilize a small hoist for lifting heavier products.
• Follow computer screen instructions for the next steps in the assembly process.
• Operate basic hand tools such as air rivet guns and battery-powered drills.
• Conduct mechanical assembly and ensure product quality.

Essential Skills

• Experience in assembly and production.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Mechanical aptitude and general labor skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and warehouse environments.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy great benefits, including a cost-effective 401k program and the opportunity to accrue up to 120 hours of PTO in your first year. Our company supports work-life balance and values employee well-being.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic environment with flexible shift options: 1st shift from 7 am to 3:30 pm, or 3rd shift from 10 pm to 6 am. Employees can choose to eat during 15-minute breaks and leave early if preferred. Voluntary overtime is available for both shifts, offering additional work opportunities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hiawatha, IA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Hiawatha,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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.