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Aerotek Assembly Trainee in Dallastown, Pennsylvania
Now Hiring Assembly Trainee in Dallastown, PA
First Shift Mon-Fri
$17.75/hour to start with increases after 3 and 6 months
Job Description
This Assembly Trainee role offers a structured six‑month training program designed to develop you into a qualified assembler. You will start with classroom instruction, move into job shadowing across multiple departments, and progress to hands-on work with sealing, coating, and assembly tasks. Throughout the program, you will learn to read blueprints, use a variety of hand and power tools, and apply mechanical skills in a production environment. Progress checkpoints will help ensure you are learning and advancing as expected.
Responsibilities
Participate fully in a six‑month assembly training program that includes classroom learning, job shadowing, and hands-on production work.
Complete a classroom-based first week focused on safety, basic assembly concepts, tools, and procedures.
Shadow experienced employees in multiple departments during the second week to observe sealing, coating, assembly, and related processes.
Perform hands-on general labor and assembly tasks from week three onward in sealing, coating, and other production departments.
Learn to read and interpret blueprints and apply them to mechanical and structural assembly tasks.
Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for cutting, fastening, measuring, and assembling components.
Measure materials accurately using a tape measure, including reading down to 1/16 of an inch.
Why Work Here?
You join a structured training program that invests in your development from day one, providing a clear pathway from trainee to fully qualified assembler. You gain exposure to multiple departments and processes, building versatile skills that are valuable in manufacturing and production environments. The culture emphasizes teamwork and a mission-focused mindset, with many colleagues bringing disciplined experience from service backgrounds. You work in an organized facility with clearly defined work cells and processes, helping you learn efficiently and perform with confidence. As you progress, you benefit from stable full-time hours and opportunities to grow your skills and responsibilities over time.
Work Environment
The role is based in a large, organized manufacturing campus with multiple buildings and a security kiosk at the entrance. The primary schedule for the training program is on first shift, and standard first-shift hours run approximately 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with two 10-minute breaks that can be combined into a 20-minute paid lunch.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallastown, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.75 - $17.75/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 Dallastown,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.