Job Information
Aerotek General Production Worker in South Windsor, Connecticut
Job Title: Production Assembly Technician
Job Description
This role supports refurbishing product. You will carefully disassemble, clean, inspect, reassemble, and test products, using hand and power tools, lifting equipment, and detailed process documentation to ensure high-quality results.
Responsibilities
Will receive faulty product back from customers.
Visually inspect for damage and accurately identify any obvious defects or issues.
Carefully unpack, removing all packaging, tape, and protective materials slowly and precisely to avoid causing additional damage.
Disassemble all components methodically, separating parts into appropriate groups for cleaning and further processing.
Gently clean all parts using brushes and other tools, following established procedures to avoid damaging sensitive components.
Count and verify all cleaned parts and organize them onto pallets for transfer to reassembly area.
Follow detailed operations and process sheets at all times to complete each step correctly and consistently.
Transfer completed product to the next station for inspection and quality checks.
Transfer to testing to perform electrical, hydro, and other leak tests as required.
Monitor test data on the computer in real time, interpreting results to confirm that all parameters fall within acceptable limits.
Identify and report any test anomalies or failures promptly and follow established procedures for nonconforming parts.
Once tested, insulate and wrap to prepare it for shipment to customers.
Rotate between different stations and tasks as needed, adapting to changing work locations and priorities throughout the shift.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper handling and storage of tools, parts, and materials.
Use hand and power tools safely and correctly, following all safety guidelines and wearing required personal protective equipment.
Follow all safety policies and procedures, including the proper use of steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, gloves, and other PPE as required at each station.
Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to coordinate workflow, share status updates, and resolve issues.
Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, or safety in the process.
Essential Skills
At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience using hand and power tools for assembly, disassembly, or repair work.
Comfort and familiarity with turning a wrench, including experience from automotive or similar mechanical work.
Ability to adapt to different work locations and rotate between tasks and stations regularly.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with precision on delicate components.
Capability to follow detailed operations and process sheets accurately.
Ability to perform careful and controlled disassembly without damaging parts..
Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of how assemblies fit and function.
Ability to stand, move, and perform manual tasks throughout a full shift in a production setting.
Commitment to safe work practices and consistent use of required PPE.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Forklift experience is a plus.
Overhead crane experience is a plus.
Experience in production, assembly, general labor, or automotive mechanics is beneficial.
Experience in automotive repair or as an automotive technician is advantageous.
Demonstrated ability to handle precise and delicate work when required.
Strong observational skills for visual inspection and quality checks.
Comfort working with computer-based test systems and monitoring data displays.
Why Work Here?
You will join a growing operation in a new department where your hands-on skills directly support product reliability and customer satisfaction. The work follows clear processes and procedures, giving you structure while still offering variety through rotation across multiple stations. You will gain experience with mechanical assemblies, testing equipment, and material handling tools, building valuable, transferable skills in a clean and organized production environment. The consistent daytime schedule supports work-life balance, and safety is a clear priority with appropriate personal protective equipment provided.
Work Environment
The role is based across a main building and a back building within a well-lit, clean, and generally quiet production environment. Work takes place at multiple stations, including disassembly and cleaning areas, assembly stations, inspection points, and test stands. You will regularly use hand and power tools, brushes, hoses, and computer-based testing equipment, as well as material handling devices such as cranes, lifts, and rotisserie stands for manifolds. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Required attire includes steel-toe footwear and safety glasses, with additional personal protective equipment such as gloves provided as needed at different stations. The facility emphasizes safe work practices and organized workspaces, with no medical or formal certification requirements for entry into the role.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of South Windsor, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $22.50/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 South Windsor,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.