Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

We are seeking experienced cable assemblers to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a manufacturing or production environment and be comfortable handling small parts. Specific training will be provided for photonic cable assembly, but candidates must be adept at working with wires and cables. Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required.

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.

• Obtain an intermediate-level understanding of the names of tools used in assembly and their use.

• Obtain Entry-level component identification and product knowledge.

• Obtain an intermediate-level understanding of measuring with standard and metric measurements and use available conversion tools.

• Perform all tasks accurately and thoroughly to provide quality products.

• Report to the Production Supervisor and/or production management any irregularities pertaining to daily goals, quality, or delays.

• Use basic problem-solving skills to identify problems and act appropriately to solve them 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.

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

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 units.

• Ability to reason and analyze.

• Highly dependable with a good work ethic, positive attitude, and team player mentality.

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods; able to lift, stoop, and bend as needed.

• ITAR compliant.

Why Work Here?

Our company conducts extensive research and development for military projects, providing an intriguing work environment for those who are curious and eager to learn.

Work Environment

You will work in a clean manufacturing environment focused on producing fiber optics for government and private customers. The dress code includes wearing a basic gown similar to a lab coat in a clean room-type environment. Standard shifts are from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Thursday, with frequent overtime on Fridays.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.50/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tualatin,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 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.