**🛠️ Job Title: Assembler** **Location:** Ashland, VA **Type:** Contract-to-Hire **Schedule:** Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM **🔧 About the Role** We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented **Fabrication Associate and Assembler** to join our production team in a clean, climate-controlled facility. In this role, you’ll operate fabrication machinery, assist across multiple workstations, and help build high-performance filtration products. You’ll be cross-trained in various areas of sheet metal fabrication and assembly, giving you the chance to grow your skills and advance your career in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. **🧩 Key Responsibilities** + Assemble filter components using hand tools and basic machinery, following established procedures + Prepare materials and components for production and assembly + Inspect assembled parts for defects or inconsistencies and report quality concerns + Organize and manage materials needed for filter assembly + Track material usage and maintain accurate records of production output and defects + Log units produced and document any rejected or discarded parts + Report issues with machinery, tools, or materials to supervisors promptly + Perform basic maintenance and setup checks on tools and equipment + Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area + Follow all safety protocols and quality standards + Support other production tasks and cross-training as assigned **🧠 Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in basic assembly and production tasks + Ability to interpret detailed instructions and specifications + Familiarity with electrical, wiring, mechanical, and power tools + Strong work history in industrial or manufacturing environments + Willingness to cross-train and support multiple production areas **🌟 Why Join Us?** + Work in a **climate-controlled, clean facility** with modern equipment + Learn a valuable trade in fabrication and assembly + Be part of a **supportive team** with long-term growth potential + Join a **global leader in filtration and separation** technologies + Enjoy a role that offers **challenge, responsibility, and reward** Ready to build something that matters? Apply today and take the next step in your manufacturing career. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 Ashland,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.