Job Title: Assembler
Job Description

Join our team in the optical wire department where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of small plastic connectors. Your keen eye for detail will be essential as you inspect these connectors using a magnifying glass or microscope to identify any imperfections such as black spots or bubbles. Additionally, you will be responsible for assembling connectors on the ends of fiber optic cables, crimping them down, and testing the assembly. This role involves repetitive tasks with small pieces, with minimal lifting requirements and a balance of sitting and standing throughout the day.

ResponsibilitiesInspect clear plastic pieces using magnifying glass/microscope for quality assurance.Assemble connectors on the end of fiber optic cables.Crimp connectors and plug them in for testing.Perform repetitive tasks with small pieces.Essential SkillsProficiency in assembly work.Experience using hand tools.Ability to work with small pieces.Additional Skills & QualificationsElectrical assembly experience is preferred.Experience with PCB or flexible circuit boards is a plus.Blueprint reading, electrical wiring, and soldering skills.Why Work Here?

You will have the opportunity to grow within a thriving company expecting significant expansion over the next 3-5 years. With an average production team tenure of about 20 years, there are opportunities for advancement due to upcoming retirements. The addition of a fiber department will allow candidates to be cross-trained, enhancing their skills and career prospects.

Work Environment

Work in a very clean, temperature-controlled, and aesthetically pleasing manufacturing environment. Each department operates within its own lab or cleanroom area, ensuring optimal conditions for precise work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Naperville, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Naperville,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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