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Job Title: Assembly Technician

Job Description

The role involves assembling complex components, including gating systems, in a varied and non-repetitive manner to produce mold forms for investment. The position requires reading and following technical card assembly instructions, planning methods for completing tasks, and using small torches, hot pencils, and tools resembling dental instruments to assemble and weld gates into place. Additionally, you will work from instructions to position wax patterns and develop code sheets for engineering-requested modifications or deviations to standard assemblies.

Responsibilities

+ Pre-inspect pattern and gating components.

+ Read and follow tech card assembly instructions detailing complex assembly steps.

+ Utilize small torches, hot pencils, and various tools to assemble components.

+ Weld gates into position using torch or hot pencils.

+ Work from instructions to position wax patterns and develop code sheets.

+ Implement engineering modifications or deviations to standard assemblies.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in assembly and use of hand tools.

+ Experience with blueprint and schematic reading.

+ Mechanical and electrical assembly skills.

+ Soldering and use of power tools.

+ Ability to measure and work with precision using tape measures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in a manufacturing environment.

+ Familiarity with safety protocols and procedures.

+ THC friendly.

Why Work Here?

The company offers significant opportunities for growth in pay and advancement. Employees benefit from quarterly bonuses, comprehensive benefits starting the first of the month following hire, a 401k plan, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Additional perks include tuition reimbursement, gym membership reimbursement for employees and their families, and reimbursements for safety shoes and glasses.

Work Environment

This position is set in a diverse manufacturing environment characterized by various zones. You will encounter forklifts, machinery, chemical odors, and temperature extremes. The assembly zone involves standing and sitting in well-lit areas using small tools and adjustable platforms. Other areas include the foundry with temperature extremes and large equipment, the investing zone with strong chemical odors, grinding booths that are loud, dusty, and hot, and sandblast booths that are also hot, loud, and dusty. The cleaning area uses pressure washers, shot blasts, and hand tools, while the utility aide role involves using forklifts and pallet jacks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, Oregon.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.17 - $24.17/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 Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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.