Assembler

Job Description

Job Title: Wire Assembly Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Wire Assembly Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling and preparing wires up to 16 feet long with connectors and insulators, running wires through machines, and ensuring quality standards are met before final inspection.

Responsibilities

Strip, pull, and coil wires up to 15-16 feet in length.

Attach connectors and insulators to wires.

Run wires through machines to fasten clamps and prepare for kitting.

Ensure all work order tickets remain with raw components until parts are used up, and dispose of tickets once assembly is placed in QA.

Return extra parts and clean up after completing a build work order, placing parts on the designated cart with the pick ticket.

Double-check order quantity and quality before submitting to QA.

Print labels and navigate customer apps; seek QA guidance for training.

Report any damaged or malfunctioning tooling immediately.

Perform end-of-day clean-up responsibilities.

Follow work instructions provided on the login page and consult Excel control plan work instructions.Essential Skills

Basic math skills including adding and subtracting.

Ability to read a tape measure.

Capacity to lift up to 30 lbs.

Stand for 8+ hours a day.

Basic computer literacy, including navigating a tablet and reading emails.Additional Skills & Qualifications

Previous experience in kitting, assembly, or general production is beneficial.

Pass a mechanical test during the interview process.Why Work Here?

Enjoy a flexible schedule as long as communication is maintained. Employees are not micromanaged and receive yearly reviews with the potential for pay increases. Performance is evaluated bi-weekly, and high performers earn Bull Dog coins, which can be redeemed for PTO. The company fosters a supportive and encouraging work environment.

Work Environment

The role is located in a clean, temperature-controlled warehouse with a laid-back atmosphere. The company, a contract distributor of electronic components, deals with various commodities, including custom, mechanical, and electrical components. Employees are provided a dress code of jeans or shorts with no holes and a t-shirt, with company shirts issued after 30 days. Fridays are casual.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $16.50/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 Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 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.Company Description

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 in solving 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.