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Assembly Associate
- Aerotek (Pasco, WA)
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Job Title: Assembly Associate** **Job Description
As an Assembly Associate, you will prepare work by studying assembly instructions, assembly drawings, and parts lists. You will gather parts, sub-assemblies, tools, hardware, and materials, position and install parts, and sub-assemblies using tools and reading measurements. Your role includes working on an assembly line to add components to a frame and assemble chairs.
Responsibilities
+ Work as part of a team to assemble and prepare smaller parts and components for final product assembly.
+ Assemble wheels per job instructions and work on the assembly line to add components to the frame.
+ Prepare materials by cutting parts to size, fitting components together using a press, bonding, hardware, hand tools, or power tools.
+ Build larger quantities of components for stock or for specific individual products.
+ Acquire job skills and learn company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
+ Work on routine assignments requiring limited judgment with detailed instructions.
+ Review drawings and instructions before each build and acquire necessary parts, hardware, and tools.
+ Assemble components or parts according to specifications or work instructions.
+ Identify, record, and report any product defects.
+ Complete required quality and production forms and monitor inventory at your station.
+ Ensure a clean and safe working environment.
+ Learn and understand core values, and work overtime as assigned.
Essential Skills
+ Sub-assembly, hand and power tools, general labor, assembly, assembly line, RF scanner, picking, packing, loading, material handling, production, shipping, hand tool, mechanical, mechanical assembly, power tool, warehouse operations.
+ Ability to work as part of a team with close supervision.
+ Effective time management skills and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
+ Ability to read and understand instructions and documents.
+ Proficiency in English, both written and oral.
+ Basic math skills.
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ 0-3 years of assembly or equivalent experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ General education, vocational training, or on-the-job training.
+ Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Why Work Here?
This position offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with full-time benefits after 90 days and provides room for growth within the company.
Work Environment
Work in a production facility specializing in wheelchairs. The environment includes assembly lines and a warehouse, with frequent indoor activity and occasional exposure to hot and cool temperatures. The setting is generally loud with constant noise, and the role may involve handling and assembling small parts, frequent bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Pasco, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Pasco,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 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.
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