Assembly Technician, La Vista, NE

This temporary role focuses on assembling and packaging small electronic sensors in a production environment that supports defense-related projects. You will work with mechanical and electronic components, follow detailed instructions, and help ensure that all products meet quality and reliability standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble small electronic sensors using mechanical and electronic components according to written and verbal instructions.
• Perform detailed component assembly, including handling small parts and using hand tools throughout the day.
• Package assembled sensors carefully to ensure they meet quality and safety standards for shipment.
• Follow established production and assembly procedures to maintain consistency and accuracy.
• Inspect components and finished products for defects or irregularities and report any issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support efficient production.
• Stand for extended periods and lift items as needed to support continuous assembly and packaging activities.
• Adhere to all workplace safety guidelines and use tools and equipment correctly.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality to support daily production schedules.

• Experience with assembly or production work, preferably involving mechanical or electronic components.
• Ability to perform mechanical assembly tasks using hand tools for extended periods.
• Comfort working with small electronic components and performing electronic or component assembly.
• Capacity to stand on your feet all day and perform frequent lifting as part of the job.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate assembly and packaging of sensors.
• Reliable and consistent attendance.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures in a production environment.

• Prior experience in electronic assembly or component assembly is beneficial.
• Familiarity with production or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work independently while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to specific assembly processes and standards.

You will work in a quiet, climate-controlled facility that offers a comfortable and focused environment with both air conditioning and heating. The setting supports concentration and individual productivity, and you are able to listen to music while you work, helping the day pass smoothly. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-impact products in a supportive and organized production setting.

Work Environment

The role is based in a quiet, climate-controlled production facility with air conditioning and heating. You will be on your feet all day, performing lifting throughout your shift and using hand tools continuously to complete assembly tasks. The schedule runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The environment is structured yet relaxed enough to allow you to listen to music while you work, supporting focus and comfort during repetitive assembly and packaging activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of La Vista, NE.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in La Vista,NE.

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

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.