Assembly Technician

Cable Products Assembly

Job Description

Join our team as a full-time temporary employee, where you'll play a crucial role in soldering rings. This opportunity has options to work either the 1st or 3rd shift. The position involves taking over the responsibilities of an automated robot that is currently out of service. As we transition the robot cell from welding to soldering, your experience in manufacturing or working with hand tools will be invaluable. While the work can be repetitive, your skills will ensure a smooth operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform soldering of rings with precision and attention to detail.
• Operate within a machine shop environment, maintaining safety and efficiency.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate assembly.
• Use hand tools and power tools to complete mechanical assembly tasks.
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet production goals.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in soldering assembly and general assembly tasks.
• Ability to read blueprints and tape measures accurately.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools in a manufacturing setting.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Previous experience in a production or general labor environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in assembly or soldering is highly beneficial.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the flexibility of choosing between 1st or 2nd shift, with a $2 hourly differential for the latter. Experience the benefits of a 3-day weekend with a Monday to Thursday schedule. This role offers a competitive hourly rate with potential for the position to become permanent.

Work Environment

The role is set in a machine shop environment, characterized by exposure to fumes and noise. The work is conducted in Harlan, IA, focusing on the production of cable and cord reels.

This is a Contract position based out of Harlan, IA.

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 Harlan,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 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.