**Exciting opportunity for Production Assemblers in State College, PA!** **Pay rate starting at 17$!** **1st shift!** **Job Description** As a Production Assembler, you will be part of a team dedicated to the development and manufacturing of electronic components and subsystems for communications and defense markets. Your role involves building microwave electronics assemblies, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to the production of innovative technology solutions. **Responsibilities** + Read work orders, CAD prints or blueprints, wiring diagrams, process sheets, assembly and schematic drawings, and receive verbal instructions regarding work assignments. + Build cables, boards, assemblies, and boxes for microwave electronics. + Fasten parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners. + Build crimp and solder form cables. + Utilize a variety of small hand tools to perform job duties, including wrenches, screwdrivers, nut drivers, wire strippers, wire cutters, hand drills, wire crimpers, hammers, and punches. + Use soldering irons to solder cables, wires, and other items. + Attach hardware and seals assemblies. + Examine parts for defects and replace defective components and wiring. + Complete appropriate paperwork and computer transactions necessary to finish work assignments. **Essential Skills** + Computer skills with Microsoft Office tools and general knowledge of MRP systems. + Previous manufacturing experience, assembly (electrical or mechanical), mechanical aptitude, or production experience. + Attention to detail. + Self-starter. + General organizational skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in shipping and receiving. + Proficiency in data entry and packing orders. + Knowledge of schedule coordination and preparing shipments. + Familiarity with Bills of Lading and scheduling coordination. + Ability to use hand tools and interpret blueprints and schematics. **Why Work Here** Enjoy working in a clean, organized, and climate-controlled facility with a friendly manufacturing team. Benefit from flexible work schedules accommodating employees' needs. The comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with Health Savings Account options. For those enrolled in a Deductible Health Plan, choose between an HSA or HRA. Income protection is provided through company-paid Life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans. Additionally, access the Employee Assistance Program offering confidential referral services for childcare, financial, identity theft, legal consulting, pet care, and care support. **Work Environment** Work in a clean, climate-controlled, and well-lit facility with your own workstation. The environment is organized and quiet, providing a calm space for productivity. **The schedule is 1st Shift: Monday - Friday (7:00am - 3:30pm)** with training available until comfortable, and candidates can opt for a flexible lunch break. **Job Type & Location** **This is a Contract to Hire position based out of State College, PA** **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 State College,PA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.