Manufacturing Assembler

Manufacturing Assembler

Aerotek is hiring for Manufacturing Assemblers on 1st and 2nd shift!

The Manufacturing Assembler role involves repetitive bench or line assembly tasks to create products. This position requires arranging parts according to specifications, securing them using various methods, and performing tests to ensure proper functionality for all products/models.

Responsibilities

• Arrange parts in the correct sequence to assemble products based on specifications.
• Secure parts together using bolts, clips, screws, cement, and other fastening methods.
• Conduct specific tests to verify the functionality of products for both electric and gas equipment models.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• Responsibilities may vary depending on the department.
• Collaborate professionally with other department members.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Capability to write simple correspondence.
• Proficiency in basic arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers and common fractions.
• Apply common sense to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions.
• Address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Accurately read a tape measure for precise measurements.
• Basic computer skills (in some departments).
• Maintain focus despite environmental distractions.
• Keep the work area organized, safe, and clean.
• Follow instructions and ask questions when uncertain.
• Use small hand tools effectively.
• Attention to detail to ensure product quality before it leaves your area.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with small tools (e.g., drills, saws).
• Understanding of workplace safety principles.
• Previous experience in labor, warehouse, or assembly line work.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as telemedicine services and health screenings. The company supports professional growth through mentoring, training, and tuition assistance, with frequent promotions from within. Employees benefit from paid vacation, personal time off, and paid holidays, contributing to a strong work-life balance. The company invests heavily in workplace safety, recognized by OSHA for its efforts. Employees describe the work environment as feeling like a big family, with flexibility for personal needs and a supportive atmosphere.

Work Environment

The work environment prioritizes employee well-being and safety, offering benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine, and health screenings. The company encourages career development through mentoring, training, and tuition assistance. Full-time employees enjoy paid vacation, personal time off, and paid holidays. The workplace is known for its supportive atmosphere, flexibility, and community feel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middletown, DE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $19.00/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 Middletown, DE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 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.