Job Title: Assembly Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Assembly Technician to join our team. This role involves assembling products according to detailed documentation and instructions, ensuring the precise alignment of subassemblies, and verifying fitting tolerances using various measuring instruments.

ResponsibilitiesAssemble products per documentation and directions provided.Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, following blueprint station lines and index points.Verify fitting tolerances using measuring instruments such as gauges and calipers.Install parts and components; specialize in assembling and installing parts, structural components, and/or subassemblies to build full assemblies and detail parts.Operate hand tools including drills, rivet guns, and screwdrivers; verify equipment is operating correctly and safely; perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance as appropriate.Locate holes to be drilled in structural assembly for installation of parts and components using jigs, templates, and measuring instruments.Drill, ream, and countersink holes in subassemblies and install bolts, rivets, or other fasteners per drawings and work instructions.Utilize tape measures, mics, calipers, and other gauges to interpret and record part measurements per customer specifications accurately.Visually assess parts for missing or incomplete operations.Maintain quantities and operation accountability per the manufacturing control plan.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.Follow directions consistently and accept responsibility for actions and work product.Comply with applicable manufacturing processes, work procedures, and supervisor instructions.Adhere to safety guidelines and procedures; proactively identify job hazards and collaborate with leadership to minimize hazards and ensure employee safety.Perform other job-related duties as assigned.Essential SkillsExperience reading and accurately interpreting shop blueprints, technical drawings, and customer specifications.Experience using precision measuring instruments including mics and calipers.Experience using hand tools and instruments such as calipers, height gauges, drills, and rivet guns.Additional Skills & QualificationsAbility to stand and walk throughout the facility and perform duties requiring manual dexterity.Capability to lift, carry, and push/pull up to 100 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting & material-handling equipment.Visual acuity to interpret readings on gauges and other measuring devices.Why Work Here?

Our company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. We provide opportunities for growth with pathways to advance to lead, supervisor, or manager roles. Enjoy eight paid holidays, annual bonuses based on production, and salary evaluations based on the cost of living. Additionally, you can accrue up to 80 hours of vacation, with 24 hours added in the first year. We also offer retention bonuses every six months and employee referral bonuses ranging from $500 to $1,500.

Work Environment

The work environment involves exposure to excessive noise, requiring hearing protection, as well as regular exposure to dust, smoke, mist, and fumes/vapors. Occasionally, you may experience extreme temperatures. The role involves working with hazardous equipment such as forklifts, hand tools, cranes, or other lifting devices in a machine shop environment. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7 AM to 5 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a 4 month Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, Georgia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $20.00/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 Athens,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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