**Job Title: Assembler** **Job Description** in manufacturing or production environments, specifically with small part assembly. This role involves working with photonic cables, wires, and various small components. Training will be provided on the specifics of photonic cable assembly. Candidates must be comfortable working with small parts and have the ability to read, write, and speak English. **Responsibilities** + Follow established assembly instructions for fiber optic cables and products. + Maintain a minimum standard quota (time and/or piece count) for a given job assignment. + Comply with all safety requirements and company policies and procedures. + Obtain an intermediate level understanding of the names of tools used in assembly and their use. + Obtain entry level component identification and product knowledge. + Obtain an intermediate level understanding of measuring with standard and metric measurements and use available conversion tools. + Perform all tasks accurately and thoroughly to provide quality products. + Report to Production Supervisor and/or production management any irregularities pertaining to daily goals, quality, or delays. + Use basic problem-solving skills to identify problems and act appropriately to solve them and initiate constructive change. **Essential Skills** + 1+ year of small part assembly experience (electrical/wiring preferred). + Comfortability with small parts. + Basic English skills; must be able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Good manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination. + High level of attention to detail. + Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). + Basic measurement skills using both standard and metric. + Ability to reason and analyze. + Ability to sit or stand for long periods; able to lift, stoop, and bend as needed. + Highly dependable, good work ethic, positive attitude, team player. **Why Work Here?** The company engages in a lot of research and development for military projects, which can be intriguing for individuals who like to learn and are curious. **Work Environment** Clean environment manufacturing fiber optics for government and private customers. Employees will wear a basic gown like a lab coat in a clean room type environment. Shifts are from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday, with frequent overtime on Fridays. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, Oregon. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00 **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.