Assembly Technician Team Lead

The Build/Assembly Technician Lead is responsible for overseeing assembly team processes as well as assembling, programming, and testing products according to defined specifications. This role ensures quality, traceability, and functional performance are maintained throughout the production process.

• Lead and manage assembly team processes.
• Assemble products and sub-assemblies following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and work instructions.
• Use hand tools, torque tools, and basic test equipment safely and correctly.
• Verify correct parts, quantities, and serial numbers before and after assembly.
• Conduct in-process and final quality checks to ensure product standards are met.
• Record build activity, serial tracking, and test results in the system.
• Perform firmware and software updates on devices.
• Program and configure devices using approved tools, scripts, and configuration files.
• Troubleshoot basic programming, firmware, or connectivity issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and ESD-safe work area.

• Experience in electronics assembly, manufacturing, or hardware production preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed technical instructions and SOPs.
• Basic understanding of firmware, software loading, or device configuration is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Comfortable working with serial tracking and production documentation.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with hand tools, firmware, and software updates on devices.

Join a new, dynamic company that offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work in small, focused teams. Experience a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement and personal growth.

Work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where attention to detail, ownership, and continuous improvement are emphasized. The role operates during the 1st shift and requires maintaining an organized, ESD-safe workspace.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

This is a fully onsite position in Chattanooga,TN.

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.