Electrical Assembler

Job Title: Electrical Assembler

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Fiber Optic Assemblers with experience in a manufacturing or production environment. You will be trained on the specifics of photonic cable assembly and must be comfortable working with small parts, wires, and cables. The ideal candidate will be able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Follow established assembly instructions for fiber optic cables and products.
• Maintain a minimum standard quota (time and/or piece count) for a given job assignment.
• Comply with all safety requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Develop an intermediate understanding of the tools used in assembly and their use.
• Gain starter level component identification and product knowledge.
• Develop an intermediate level understanding of measuring with standard and metric measurements and use available conversion tools.
• Perform all tasks accurately and thoroughly to provide a quality product.
• Report any irregularities pertaining to daily goals, quality, or delays to the Production Supervisor and/or management.
• Use basic problem-solving skills to identify problems and initiate constructive change.

Essential Skills

• 1+ Year of Small Part Assembly Experience (electrical/wiring preferred).
• Experience with hand tools such as wire cutters/strippers, rulers, and crimpers.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Experience with assembly, small part assembly, measurement tools, hand tools, production, blueprints, wiring, schematics, electrical work, wire crimpers, wire strippers, panel wiring, and crimping.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Good manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Basic measurement skills using both standard and metric.
• Basic English skills; must be able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Ability to reason and analyze.
• ITAR Compliant.
• Highly dependable, good work ethic, positive attitude, team player.

Why Work Here?

Engage with intriguing R&D projects for military applications, which are perfect for those who love to learn and are naturally curious.

Work Environment

Work in a clean environment manufacturing fiber optics for government and private customers. The position requires wearing a basic gown like a lab coat in a clean room environment. The shifts are from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, with frequent overtime on Fridays.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, OR.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Tualatin,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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.