Assembler

Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

Under the direction of production supervision, the Production Assembler 2 is responsible for building the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost while meeting company production standards and customer specifications. This role involves working in alignment with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products following engineering documents, ensuring the highest quality and meeting production goals and customer specifications.
• Operate computer systems to check schedules and update the manufacturing status of jobs.
• Perform operator-based Go-No Go testing according to procedures.
• Monitor the quality of parts used in the assembly process continually.
• Assist in training other employees and addressing inquiries and problems.
• Perform material handling activities as required.
• Review assembly processes and methods, recommending changes to improve productivity and quality.
• Interface with engineering to communicate information accurately.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documentation, and reject tickets.
• Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

Essential Skills

• High School diploma.
• Up to 2 years of experience in assembly.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with assembly of electrical propulsion systems and drive train units for railcars and various industrial customers.

Why Work Here?

Join a global engineering company renowned for its focus on electrification, robotics, automation, and motion. With a strong reputation in Richmond, this company offers firm job security and a supportive work environment. Employees benefit from a competitive benefits program and opportunities for self-promotion and growth within the company. The team-oriented leadership and friendly atmosphere make it an ideal place for career development.

Work Environment

Work in a very clean and organized manufacturing facility with rotating stations for electrical assembly of PDUs. The collaborative environment involves working closely with quality technicians, assemblers, cell leads, supervisors, engineers, and quality technicians to ensure high standards of assembly progress.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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 Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 14, 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.