Job Information
Aerotek Electrical Assembly in East Aurora, New York
Job Title: Assembly Technician - Aircraft Lighting
Job Description
Join a dynamic team responsible for assembling and packaging essential products for commercial flights, including flashlight battery packs, first aid kits, survival kits, and demo bags for flight attendants. This role requires strong attention to detail, multitasking skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
Read work orders and follow production drawings to assemble panel parts.
Follow written and verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.
Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) safely.
Maintain a safe and clean environment.
Position and align parts in specified relationship to each other using jigs or fixtures.
Perform operations such as crimping, staking, screwing, bolting, riveting, welding, soldering, cementing, and press fitting to join parts.
Mount assembled components like transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, and sockets on chassis panels.
Install finished assemblies or sub-assemblies in cases or external hardware.
Assemble and attach hardware such as caps, clamps, knobs, and switches to assemblies.
Essential Skills
Electrical assembly skills
Proficiency in reading schematics and blueprints
Experience with hand tools and soldering
Capability to perform machine operation
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Problem-solving abilities
High school diploma or GED
Ability to interact effectively in a manufacturing environment
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a team-oriented culture with excellent benefits and flexible work schedules. Our facility is clean, organized, and equipped with a new break room featuring a mini market. After a probationary period, enjoy flexible start times and extended lunch hours upon approval. Participate in employee raffles and appreciation events.
Work Environment
Work in a well-lit, quiet, and temperature-controlled environment. The facility is static controlled, which can cause some humidity in parts, but it is manageable. You will work in a bench setting with a team lead or supervisor nearby, primarily performing individual tasks.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of East Aurora, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $24.50/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 East Aurora,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 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.