Assembly Technician

Join our team as an Assembly Technician, where you will be involved in the assembly of commercial vacuums. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work and is mechanically inclined.

• Work at your own bench or on the assembly line.
• Strip wires and assemble basic mechanical components.
• Utilize hand and power tools, such as wrenches and drills.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (6 months or more).
• Ability to use hand and power tools effectively.
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with hands.

• Ability to stand at a bench station for a full shift.
• Experience with heavy lifting.

Enjoy the convenience of an on-site washer/dryer and a small gym for employee use. Take advantage of discounted lunch options at the Optum Building nearby on select days. Experience a supportive work environment that values employee well-being.

Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 4:30 PM to 3:00 AM with a 5% shift differential. Initial training will be conducted on the first shift before transitioning to the second shift. The work environment is supportive and equipped with necessary tools and facilities to ensure efficient operation.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rutherford, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $21.22 - $22.28/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Rutherford,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 1, 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.