Production Assembler

ytApply now to secure you spot

Hiring now: Production assembler| Start ASAP!!

Qualified for profiles will be contacted in next 48hrs.!

Available shift: 1st shift

Location: State college, PA

Pay rate starts at 17$/hr.

Schedule: Weekly Pay | Full-Time

Benefits: Offered

Are you detail-oriented and enjoy working with your hands? Join our team as a Mechanical Assembler and be part of a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.

Job Description

We are a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of electronic components and subsystems for communications and defense markets. Our innovative technology solutions are utilized in the generation, amplification, transmission, and reception of microwave signals for commercial and military applications. We serve a diverse range of markets including communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific sectors.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders, CAD prints, blueprints, wiring diagrams, process sheets, assembly and schematic drawings, and receive verbal instructions regarding work assignments.
• Build cables, boards, assemblies, and boxes for microwave electronics.
• Fasten parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners.
• Build crimp and solder form cables.
• Utilize a variety of small hand tools, including wrenches, screwdrivers, nut drivers, wire strippers, wire cutters, hand drills, wire crimpers, hammers, and punches.
• Use soldering irons to solder cables, wires, and other items.
• Attach hardware and seal assemblies.
• Examine parts for defects and replace defective components and wiring.
• Complete appropriate paperwork and computer transactions necessary to finish work assignments.

Essential Skills

• Computer skills with Microsoft Office tools and general knowledge of MRP systems.
• Previous manufacturing experience, assembly (electrical or mechanical), mechanical aptitude, or production experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-starter.
• General organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Shipping and receiving
• Data entry
• Packing orders
• Preparing shipments
• Schedule coordination
• Bills of lading
• Hand tool proficiency
• Blueprint reading
• Schematic interpretation

Why Work Here?

We offer a clean, organized, and climate-controlled facility with a friendly manufacturing team. Flexible work schedules accommodate employees' needs. Our benefits package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, HSA accounts for High Deductible Health Plan participants, and HRAs for those who do not qualify for an HSA. We provide Income Protection, including company-paid Life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program offers confidential referral services for childcare, financial services, identity theft, legal consulting, pet care, and care.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean, climate-controlled, and organized with individual workstations. It is quiet, calm, and well-lit, providing an optimal setting for productivity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of State College, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in State College,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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.