Production Assembler

**Military Defense Manufacturing Company Urgently Hiring Production Assemblers in Fairfield, NJ** **Location:** Fairfield, NJ **Shift:** 6:00am-2:30pm (Monday-Friday) **Pay:** $21-$24/hour ; Overtime: $31.50-$26/hour **Job Description** The Production Assembler is responsible for assembling components in accordance with drawings and operation sheets. This role requires handling tooling and fixtures, using various hand tools to produce or modify parts, and maintaining count and order progress. The assembler will also be involved in weighing, loading, pressing operations, and closing and assembling units using crimping and closure tools, as well as epoxy applications. Additionally, the position includes soldering tasks, such as small wire soldering, terminal soldering, and bridge wire welding, along with assisting in the packaging of pyrotechnic assemblies. **Responsibilities** + Assemble components according to drawings and operation sheets. + Weigh, load, and press operations. + Handle tooling and fixtures using various hand tools to produce or modify parts. + Maintain count and order progress, logging time and quantities. + Close and assemble units using crimping and closure tools and epoxy applications. + Perform soldering tasks, including small wire soldering, terminal soldering, and bridge wire welding. + Assist with the packaging of pyrotechnic assemblies. **Essential Skills** + Experience in production assembly. + Proficiency in blueprint reading. + Soldering skills, particularly wire soldering. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Must comply with ITAR restrictions, requiring the applicant to be a US Person or Permanent Resident. + Ability to follow company safety practices and quality procedures. + Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfield, NJ. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/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 Fairfield,NJ. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 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. **San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:** Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. **Massachusetts Lie Detector:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. **Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):** We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.