Entry Level Assembler

Aerotek is Hiring for Wire Harness Assemblers!

Job Description

Join our team as a Wire Harness Assembler where you will play a crucial role in assembling and binding wires or cables for electronic and electrical systems. Your keen attention to detail and ability to follow instructions will help ensure the high quality of our products.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety standards and policies diligently.
• Wear personal protective clothing at all times.
• Learn and interpret drawings and schematics.
• Operate a computer efficiently to follow work instructions from a screen.
• Adhere to step-by-step assembly procedures to meet production expectations.
• Participate actively in the Lean Program (5S Program).

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing.
• Electrical or mechanical skill set.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools.
• Assembly experience.
• Ability to read blueprints or schematics is helpful but not mandatory.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with crimping and small wiring is advantageous.
• Ability to work on a computer and operate touch screens.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Punctual, ethical, and conscientious worker.

Why Work Here?

We offer growth opportunities within the company, allowing you to advance from assembler to roles in testing, inspection, quality, and leadership. Enjoy benefits such as paid time off, holidays, and health, vision, and dental coverage. Your previous work experience will be honored as you transition into our team.

Work Environment

You will work in a clean environment starting at 4am, with shifts lasting 8-12 hours per day and occasional weekend overtime. The role involves sitting at a workstation and utilizing a touch screen. Physical requirements include the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, push carts and storage racks, and lift up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Reading, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $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 Reading,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 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.

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.