Assembler

Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

Join our team as a Fabrication Associate and Assembler, where you will operate fabrication machines and tools to assist in various projects around the shop. You will receive cross-training to work in multiple production areas, focusing on fabricating and forming sheet metal.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic assembly of filter components using hand tools and basic machinery, adhering to standard procedures.
• Assist in preparing materials and components for assembly.
• Inspect assembled filters or parts for visible defects or inconsistencies and report quality concerns to supervisors.
• Organize and manage materials and components needed for filter assembly, tracking and documenting material usage.
• Maintain accurate records of production output, defects, and material usage, and log units produced, including errors resulting in rejected or discarded materials.
• Report issues with machinery, tools, or materials to supervisors.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform basic maintenance on tools and equipment used in the assembly process and inspect equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.
• Undertake other related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Production experience in an industrial setting.
• Basic assembly skills and working under close supervision to ensure quality production.
• Experience with electrical, wiring, construction, assembly, mechanical, and power tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong tenure in the industrial field.
• Willingness to cross-train in various production areas.

Why Work Here?

Our facility offers a climate-controlled and clean environment, providing a fantastic opportunity for individuals to learn a trade in fabrication and assembly. We boast an excellent management team and a reputation for making temporary positions permanent. As an innovative and rapidly growing global leader in filtration and separation materials and products, we are committed to employing talented individuals across diverse disciplines. Expect a career filled with challenges, responsibilities, and rewards in a company dedicated to delivering top solutions for our customers.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled fabrication shop with hours from 7:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ashland, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 Ashland,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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.