Assembly Technician

Job Title: Assembly Technician

Job Description

As an Assembly Technician, you will contribute to the construction of metal frames for large switchboards in a production setting. Your primary duties will include full assembly and basic wire harness assembly on each unit, with a focus on repetitive tasks. The process begins at a workbench equipped with a tape measure and blueprint. Parts will be pre-staged for you, allowing you to concentrate solely on assembly and wiring. Using hand tools and a blueprint, you will build custom switchboards per customer requests, ensuring the quality of the assembly. 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 for large switchboards in a production bay.
• Complete full assembly and basic wire harness assembly on each unit.
• Utilize hand tools and blueprints to construct custom switchboards.
• Ensure the quality of assembly as per customer requests.
• Assemble wire harnesses using simple schematics.

Essential Skills

• High attention to detail.
• Previous assembly experience in a manufacturing environment or solid mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency in reading a tape measure and using a power drill.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds as needed.
• Willingness to work at heights of 90 inches off the ground using a small step ladder.
• Comfortable with awkward or uncomfortable positions, including sitting, squatting, and kneeling.
• Experience reading blueprints is preferred.
• Must have own steel or composite toe footwear.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proven mechanical aptitude, particularly in small parts assembly and wiring while reading blueprints.
• Experience working with hands in a mechanical setting or side jobs.

Available Shift & Pay

• 1st shift: 7:30AM - 4:00PM, Monday - Friday
• $18-$21 based on experience

Why Work Here?

Join a company with great advancement opportunities, where you can get in at the ground floor of a rapidly expanding organization. The work environment is exceptional, featuring bright lighting, cleanliness, and a quiet atmosphere. Employees can listen to music through headphones while working. You'll be part of a small team, getting to know everyone on site quickly, and benefit from opportunities for growth. The company offers a long-term position with the potential to convert to full-time employment after 90 days. Enjoy benefits such as paid time off, holidays, 401K matching, a boot voucher, and comprehensive health benefits.

Work Environment

The work environment is notably clean and bright, with excellent lighting to assist in seeing small parts and wires. It is a quiet setting, with the loudest noise typically being a power drill. Employees can listen to headphones, and the dress code is casual, allowing jeans and sweatshirts. The role is largely individual, requiring self-motivation, but employees will not be constantly monitored after training. The shift is 1st shift, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with little to no overtime expected. Personal protective equipment such as steel toes, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection in some areas is required.

Job Type & Location

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Brookston,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 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.