Production Associate

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Production Associate
Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Production Associate, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting production manufacturing to meet customer deadlines. We welcome candidates with previous electronic manufacturing experience, including through-hole or surface mount soldering, as well as those with a strong mechanical aptitude. A positive attitude is essential, and flexibility to assist in various departments is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, inspection, light assembly, machine operation, and packaging tasks.
• Handle routine assignments with detailed instructions and close supervision.
• Lift and assemble items weighing no more than 10-15 lbs.
• Meet production standards and goals by assembling designated number of pieces.
• Support improvement initiatives and participate actively to enhance work environment.
• Adapt to changes in work plans, priorities, and management decisions.
• Monitor own work to ensure quality standards are met and eliminate waste.

Essential Skills

• Assembly, soldering, and mechanical skills.
• Experience in electronic assembly and using hand tools.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints.
• Basic computer skills, including Excel and Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent GED preferred.
• One or more years of related experience preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to learn new tasks frequently.

Why Work Here

We are a national company operating in exciting industries such as space, medical, and defense. We offer a great benefits package, opportunities for career advancement, and frequent pay increases. We welcome entry-level candidates with good attitudes to start a rewarding career with us. Many employees have rapidly advanced to lead, manager, or upper management roles.

Work Environment

Our manufacturing environment offers suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and moderate noise levels. Shifts available include: 1st shift (6am-2:00pm Mon-Fri), 2nd shift (2pm-10pm Mon-Fri), and D Shift (6pm to 6am Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday). Overtime may be required at the end of shifts. Candidates can choose to sit or stand during their 10-hour shifts, although standing will be necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nampa, Idaho.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.60/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 Nampa,ID.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 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.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.