Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

As a Production Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for assembling mechanical and electro-mechanical components. You will ensure daily production goals are met while maintaining cleanliness and organization of lean work cells. This position operates from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with some overtime and Saturday shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electro-mechanical components and machines.

• Maintain quality standards and production goals, and communicate any workload backlog.

• Multitask and be flexible to adapt to directional shifts in production schedules.

• Effectively communicate with supervisors and report the status of the work area.

• Ensure standardized work processes are followed, implement countermeasures, and comply with all safety requirements.

• Perform special projects as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Mechanic

• Technician

• Machine Operator

• Assembler

• Mechanically inclined

• Ability to work independently

• Proficiency with basic hand tools in a manufacturing environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Ability to read, speak, and understand English

• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of basic mechanical and electro-mechanical principles and procedures

• Ability to follow mechanical drawings and other written work documentation

• Previous experience in a lean production environment desired but not required

• Aptitude and drive to achieve results both independently and in a group

• Ability to take direction and responsibility

• Ability to lift and move components and parts weighing up to 50 lbs

Why Work Here?

We offer stability and growth potential in a clean work environment. Our company manufactured 1,000 recycling machines last year and expects to produce 5,000 this year, creating great opportunities for leads and supervisors. With increasing state legislation requiring recycling, we are one of the top two companies in this field, working both domestically and internationally.

Work Environment

Our company is one of the industry’s leading manufacturers of reverse vending equipment used to recycle beverage containers. Our world headquarters is located in Naugatuck, CT.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of NAUGATUCK, Connecticut.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00

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 NAUGATUCK,CT.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 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.