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Aerotek Electrical Mechanical Assembler in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Assembler
Job Description
This role focuses on assembling electro-mechanical products and systems using hand and power tools, following detailed prints, diagrams, and procedures. You will perform mechanical and electrical assembly, including chassis builds, box builds, and point-to-point wiring, while working with PC boards and wiring to support a variety of automated equipment and complex instruments.
Responsibilities
Perform electro-mechanical assembly of products, including chassis builds and box builds, according to engineering prints, diagrams, and written procedures.
Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to assemble mechanical and electrical components.
Execute point-to-point wiring, ensuring accurate routing, termination, and secure connections.
Perform crimping operations on wires and connectors in line with specified standards.
Work with PC boards and circuit boards as part of the assembly process.
Label wires clearly and accurately to support traceability and ease of troubleshooting.
Read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and assembly instructions to complete work correctly.
Inspect assembled units for quality, completeness, and conformance to specifications.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, following established safety and quality procedures.
Collaborate with team members and support continuous improvement in assembly processes.
Essential Skills
Proven mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Hands-on experience using hand tools and power tools for assembly tasks.
Ability to follow prints, diagrams, schematics, and written procedures accurately.
Electro-mechanical assembly (e/m) experience, including working with both mechanical and electrical components.
Demonstrated experience building chassis and box builds.
Strong point-to-point wiring skills (must have).
Crimping experience with wires and connectors (must have).
Experience working with PC boards and circuit boards.
Ability to perform wiring and assembly tasks with attention to detail and quality.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in box wiring and panel-style assemblies.
Familiarity with reading and interpreting wiring schematics.
Experience labeling wires and organizing harnesses for ease of installation and service.
Experience in electrical-mechanical assembly environments supporting automated equipment or complex instruments.
Comfort working with a variety of mechanical and electrical components across different product types.
Why Work Here?
You will join a collaborative team with a genuine family feel, where people support each other and work together toward shared goals. The organization offers a strong sense of community, with frequent employee engagement events and perks that recognize and appreciate your contributions. This is a place where you can feel valued, enjoy coming to work, and grow your skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Work Environment
You will work in a production environment focused on packaging turnkey electronic and electro-mechanical controls and systems for automated equipment and complex instruments. The facility supports a variety of industries, including medical devices, optics, printed circuit boards, and mechanical and electrical design. Daily work involves using standard assembly tools and equipment, handling mechanical and electrical components, and working at assembly benches or stations. The environment emphasizes quality, precision, and adherence to established procedures while fostering teamwork and open communication.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newburyport, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Newburyport,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 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.