Job Title: Wire Assembly Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Wire Assembly Technician responsible for assembling and preparing wire components. This role involves handling wires up to 16 feet, attaching connectors and insulators, and ensuring all components meet quality standards before being passed to Quality Assurance.
Responsibilities
Strip, pull, and coil wires up to 15-16 feet.
Attach connectors and insulators to wires.
Run wires through machines to fasten clamps and kit wires.
Ensure work order tickets remain with raw components until assembly is complete.
Return extra parts to designated carts with pick tickets after completing work orders.
Double-check orders for quantity and quality before delivering to Quality Assurance.
Print labels and navigate customer applications with guidance from Quality Assurance.
Report any damaged or malfunctioning tools immediately.
Maintain a clean work area and manage end-of-day cleanup responsibilities.
Follow work instructions from the login page and keep Excel control plan work instructions open.
Essential Skills
Basic math skills, including the ability to read a tape measure.
Capability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Ability to stand for 8+ hours a day.
Basic computer literacy, including the ability to navigate a tablet and read emails.
Pass a mechanical test during the interview process.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in kitting, assembly, general labor, and light assembly is beneficial.
Entry-level production experience is a plus.
Why Work Here?
Join a supportive work environment where you will not be micromanaged. Enjoy the flexibility to manage your schedule with open communication. You will receive yearly reviews with potential pay increases and a $1 raise upon becoming a direct hire. Performance is recognized bi-weekly with a unique reward system that offers additional paid time off for high achievers.
Work Environment
Work in a clean, temperature-controlled warehouse with a relaxed atmosphere. Dress code includes jeans or shorts without holes and a provided t-shirt. After 30 days, company shirts will be issued, and Fridays are casual. Engage in a variety of tasks involving custom, mechanical, and electrical components for diverse products, such as those used in ice machines.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $16.50/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 Cedar Rapids,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 10, 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.
