**Job Title: Light Industrial Assembler** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled light industrial assembler to join our team in manufacturing components for military and defense applications. The role involves assembling circuit boards used in night vision goggles for the US Army and safety belts for coal miners. This position requires precision and attention to detail as it involves class 3 soldering of active PC boards to meet customer specifications. **Responsibilities** + Enforce Quality Management procedures in the Manufacturing area. + Inspect incoming items for quality compliance. + Verify SMT line machine setup. + Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) of assembled products and complete related paperwork in accordance with AS9100 procedures. + Document defects and convert data into a usable form. + Perform final inspections of all outgoing hardware. + Write QA reports as required by supervisor or management. + Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or management. **Essential Skills** + Knowledge of IPC-A-610 requirements. + Understanding of J-STD-001, Space Addendum soldering standards. + Ability to read and interpret customer drawings. + Proficiency in producing written reports. + Capability to perform minor statistical calculations. + Work independently with little or no supervision. + Excellent attention to detail. + Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing. + Comprehension and adherence to verbal and written instructions. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to identify components and understand polarity. + Minimum 5 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in a related field. + Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds a short distance. + Maintain a clean and safe work environment. + Must be a U.S. Citizen. + Successful completion of a background and drug screening. **Work Environment** The position operates under a 4/10 schedule, working Monday to Thursday. The role requires working with electronic assembly, blueprints, and quality assurance inspections in a structured manufacturing environment. **Why Work Here?** Join a team dedicated to creating mission-critical components for military and defense applications. Enjoy a work-life balance with a structured four-day work week while contributing to innovative technology and safety solutions. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, Alabama. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.50/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 Madison,AL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.