Job Title: Assembly TechnicianJob DescriptionThis position involves assembling routine electrical and mechanical equipment using common hand and power tools. The role requires building equipment from assembly procedures, blueprints, engineering sketches, and verbal instructions, working under direct supervision.Responsibilities
Assemble routine electrical and mechanical equipment using common hand and power tools.
Build equipment from assembly procedures, blueprints, engineering sketches, and verbal instructions.
Perform routine and repetitive assembly tasks on electrical and mechanical equipment from provided instructions.
Recognize defective or damaged parts and incorrect sizes.
Comply with acceptable quality standards using appropriate hand and power tools.
Adhere to company health and safety standards.
Perform other duties as required or assigned under direct supervision.
Essential Skills
High school diploma (or GED).
Good communication skills.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to lift various items from floor to bench height in the course of assembly activities (50 pounds).
Ability to differentiate colors (i.e., working components).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with mechanical assembly.
Familiarity with sub-assemblies.
Proficiency in using mechanical tools.
Why Work Here?Opportunity to train in other areas and grow with the company.Work EnvironmentManufacturing/Production Facility. Hours are 6:30am/7am to 3pm/3:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Dress code includes steel-toe shoes, jeans, and shorts. The facility is climate-controlled.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland.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.