Assembly Technician

Assembly TechnicianJob DescriptionAre you mechanically inclined and seeking a foot in the door with an exciting, innovative, tech-forward company? Join a team that serves a purposeful mission with an incredible breakthrough, high-tech industrial product! The assembly technician will work in a team-oriented building environment on the production floor, focusing on assembly, fabrication, or other production areas. Ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to standard work protocols is paramount. Technicians will use basic tools to accurately assemble both purchased and manufactured parts into finished products. This role involves frequent assembly of various sub-assemblies, including mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical (wiring) parts. Initially, the job will focus on heavy assemblies for the first 3-4 weeks, requiring the ability to routinely lift and maneuver approximately 50 pounds.Responsibilities Support work area safety, cleanliness, material usage, and shop organization. Engage in production assembly work, rework, troubleshooting, in-process repair, and documentation of assembly improvements. Perform equipment setup, operation, adjustments, and minor preventative maintenance tasks to meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards. Regularly assemble pipe fittings and additional sub-assembly & final-assembly mechanical tasks. Document results during and post-engineering development builds in a clear and concise manner. Essential Skills 2+ years of experience with heavy mechanical assemblies. Mechanically inclined. Proficient with hand and power tools. Ability to interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, models, and work instructions. Basic computer literacy. Experience with 'dirty work' and cleaning off residue from parts being replaced. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with hydraulics or hydraulic assembly and pipe fitting is highly preferred. Electrical wiring installation. Experience with operating and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. Ability to lift 50 pounds and work on platforms above 10 feet. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent attention to detail, good organization, analytical and reasoning skills. Ability to work with others in a cross-functional team environment and follow both written and verbal instructions. Comfortable with frequent change of direction and dynamic work environment. Why Work Here?Experience the cutting-edge, urban, and modern start-up feel with a breakthrough product and purpose! Enjoy a challenging and exciting environment with a positive and team-oriented company culture. This position offers the opportunity to convert to full-time based on performance.Work EnvironmentThe position is for the 1st shift from 8am-5pm with potential overtime, including weekends. The work takes place in both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly facilities, with climate-controlled offices and break rooms. Please note that it may be warm in the summer months as the HVAC system isn't powerful enough to keep it cool all the time. This begins as a 3-4 month project with potential for extension.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.

Created: 2026-03-30