**Job Title: Assembly Operator** **Job Description** As an Assembly Operator, you will be responsible for completing job cards, routers, and necessary documentation to ensure the smooth operation of manufacturing processes. You will operate various equipment such as lathes, welders, presses, grinders, cable cutters, swagers, and packaging equipment to produce cable assemblies. Your role will include maintaining material traceability, conducting inspections, proof-loading parts, gathering samples for testing, and ensuring that processed materials are packaged and labeled correctly. **Responsibilities** + Complete job cards, routers, and job documentation as required. + Maintain material traceability by completing records of materials usage. + Monitor and perform visual and tactile inspections of assembled parts. + Perform proof-loading of assembled parts. + Gather samples for start-up and in-process testing and inspection. + Package and label processed materials according to job card instructions. + Report part or process quality issues to supervisors or quality personnel. **Essential Skills** + Experience with assembly line operations and visual inspection. + Proficiency in using hand tools for cable assembly. + Ability to perform visual inspection of completed products. + Prior manufacturing experience is preferred but not required. + Strong assembly, production, and packaging skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to self-motivate and solve problems in a fast-paced setting. + Excellent attention to detail and good documentation practices. + Proven understanding of part workmanship. + Ability to analyze data and make recommendations. + Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing defects. + Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English. **Why Work Here?** This entry-level manufacturing position offers a unique opportunity to learn GMP practices and gain exposure to the medical device manufacturing industry. With growth opportunities and a long-term career path, you will be joining a dynamic and expanding team. **Work Environment** The position offers five openings for the first shift, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5:30 pm, with the option for Saturday overtime depending on production needs, from 8 am to 3 pm. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allendale, NJ. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Allendale,NJ. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 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.