1st Shift Assembler at Aerotek

1st Shift Assembler

The 1st Shift Assembler is responsible for the manufacturing of fixtures, signage, displays, and other products designed and produced by the company. The finished work must be completed on time and meet safety and quality standards. This role may involve working on more complex or larger assembly projects and taking a lead role in resolving production, quality, and safety issues. The Shift Assembler may also serve as the lead installer for certain on-site installations and support inventory control, packing, shipping, clean-up, and other administrative duties as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble components according to work orders and bills of materials, ensuring accuracy using tape measures to verify part dimensions.
• Operate basic hand and power tools, including drills, table saws, and chop saws.
• Build assembly kits by gathering, counting, and packaging required parts per BOM.
• Ensure all components and documentation are complete and ready for production or shipment.
• Perform mechanical assembly with minimal supervision, reading and interpreting bills of materials and work instructions accurately.
• Apply transferable skills from carpentry or cabinetry backgrounds to production tasks.
• Perform basic electrical assembly tasks, including soldering, wire stripping, and organizing connectors.
• Complete plug-and-play electrical assemblies, including LED connectors and cable management.
• Serve as a technical resource on the production floor, applying strong mechanical expertise to complex or custom assemblies.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in assembly and production techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, and construction documents.
• Experience using hand and power tools effectively.
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly and electrical tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Job tenure of at least 8 months, ideally closer to a year or more.
• Experience in carpentry or cabinetry is beneficial.
• Ability to serve as a highly experienced assembler and technical resource.

Why Work Here?

Employees have opportunities for growth as the company promotes from within, allowing candidates to transition from assembly jobs into other production roles. Annual reviews and raises are conducted, with an average increase of 3%, depending on company and individual performance. The company values customer satisfaction over profit, fostering a close-knit team environment with smaller teams of 7-8 people. Innovation is key, with exciting projects such as new patented retail racks and redesigns for Hunt Brothers Pizza.

Work Environment:

The work environment is a typical manufacturing facility, which can be noisy with occasional strong smells of glue and fumes. The hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with summer hours extending to 4:00 PM. Overtime is available on a voluntary basis. The dress code includes jeans, casual shirts, closed-toe shoes, and safety glasses.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middleton, WI.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $24.00/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 Middleton, WI.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

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 meet 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.