**Job Title: Assembler** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Assembler to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling various attachments and following detailed instructions to ensure high-quality output. The position requires the use of hand and power tools, and demands a strong attention to detail. **Responsibilities** + Assemble attachments according to instructions. + Utilize hand and power tools efficiently. + Stand for 8+ hours and lift 50+ lbs. + Visually inspect parts prior to assembly. + Set up and prepare jobs for assembly. + Check part availability on computer and obtain parts from inventory. + Use assembly tooling designed for assigned cells, such as presses, drill machines, and testing fixtures. + Assemble sub-assemblies and finished goods. + Apply Loctite, grease, epoxy, etc., as specified per work instructions. + Assemble products with special handling instructions as required. + Thoroughly clean and prepare product surface for labeling using acetone. + Apply proper labeling. + Maintain and clean work area, including removing trash, wiping down tabletops, and cleaning floors. + Rework failed products as necessary. **Essential Skills** + Experience with hand and power tools. + Attention to detail. + Ability to lift 50+ lbs. + Manufacturing experience. + Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in mechanical assembly and assembly production. + Blueprint reading skills are advantageous. **Why Work Here?** Join a team that values its employees with benefits such as a gym membership, health, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401K plan. We offer profit sharing, paid breaks, and vacation time at hire. Benefit from referral and retention bonuses and enjoy free uniforms and cleaning services. Our commitment to upward mobility ensures continuous growth opportunities. **Work Environment** Our facility is dedicated to manufacturing connections and attachments for first responders, as well as monitors for fire trucks. The work environment is clean and well-organized, though not temperature-controlled, meaning it can get warm in the summer and cold in the winter. We allow employees to wear knee-length shorts. We pride ourselves on our partnerships with first responders and our community outreach programs. The position offers flexible shifts with 2-hour mandatory overtime each day, which can be worked before or after the shift based on preference. Some Saturday work is optional, typically needed at the end of the month. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Valparaiso, IN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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 Valparaiso,IN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 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 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.