Cleanroom Assembler

Job Description

The Cleanroom Assembler performs precision mechanical and electrical assembly of complex electro-mechanical products in a controlled cleanroom environment. You will work at a bench station, follow detailed prints and drawings on a computer, and build to daily quantity and quality goals using a variety of hand and power tools and inspection instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electro-mechanical products in a cleanroom environment according to daily assigned product types and build quantity goals.
• Set up and work at a dedicated bench station where parts and tools are pre-arranged for each build.
• Access and interpret engineering prints and assembly drawings on a computer to follow build instructions accurately.
• Perform mechanical assembly using screws, bolts, framing, housings, and related hardware to construct structural components.
• Perform electrical assembly by laying in wires, routing harnesses, and making precise electrical connections according to specifications.
• Use hand and power tools, including impact drivers, manual and electric screwdrivers, and T-handle Allen wrenches, to complete assemblies safely and efficiently.
• Measure and verify dimensions using metric and standard tape measures to ensure components meet specified tolerances.
• Utilize precision quality inspection instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and thread gauges to check build tolerances, including .03 micron tolerances where required.
• Inspect assemblies for conformance to mechanical, electrical, and cleanliness requirements and correct any nonconformances.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with cleanroom protocols and company standards.
• Collaborate with a small team of assemblers and support staff to meet production schedules and quality targets.
• Follow all safety, quality, and cleanroom procedures, including proper handling of tools, materials, and finished products.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of technical assembly experience with full electro-mechanical builds in a production or similar environment.
• 3–5 years of experience reading and interpreting assembly drawings and engineering prints.
• 3–5 years of experience using hand and power tools, including impact drivers, manual and electric screwdrivers, and T-handle Allen wrenches (ball head and flat head).
• 3–5 years of experience reading both metric and standard tape measures accurately.
• 3–5 years of experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Experience working with height gauges, thread gauges, or similar quality inspection instruments.
• Experience working to tight tolerances, including .03 micron tolerance applications.
• Background working in a cleanroom or similarly controlled environment.
• Mechanical assembly skills, including working with screws, bolts, framing, and housings.
• Electrical assembly skills, including laying in wires and making electrical connections.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions from blueprints and drawings accessed via computer.
• Proficiency using basic hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience assembling complex electro-mechanical systems for applications such as robotics, microelectronics, or medical devices.
• Familiarity with quality inspection processes and documentation in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working in a team of 14–16 people within a structured production setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently meet tight tolerance requirements.
• Ability to maintain cleanroom discipline, including adherence to cleanliness, organization, and handling standards.

Why Work Here?

You join a company that invests in your well-being through comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as pet insurance and discounts on home and auto coverage. You receive paid time off starting at 10 days in your first year and can build long-term financial security with a 401(k) plan that offers a 25% match on the first 10% you contribute. The workplace culture emphasizes camaraderie and connection through frequent company events such as monthly cookouts, game outings, cornhole tournaments, and holiday celebrations, creating an environment where you can build both a career and strong relationships.

Work Environment

You work in a cleanroom, climate-controlled manufacturing facility focused on building complex electro-mechanical assemblies for demanding applications such as military robotics, microchips for medical uses, and custom machined components. The role is on second shift, Monday through Thursday, from 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM, with optional overtime available. You operate within a team of approximately 14–16 people, using a full range of hand and power tools, as well as precision measurement instruments like calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and thread gauges. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, precision, and safety, with a dress code that includes closed-toe shoes, jeans, and T-shirts appropriate for a cleanroom production setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dayton, OH.

The pay range for this position is $21.85 - $21.85/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Dayton,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.