**Job Title: Assembler - 1st & 2nd Shift** **Job Description** We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Assemblers for the 1st and 2nd shifts, Monday through Friday, with the possibility of mandatory overtime. Candidates must be open to early start times for the first shift, and flexible with job duties and department assignments. **Responsibilities** + Work in teams of 4-5 to assemble and inspect sunglasses from start to finish. + Screw, glue, and fasten individual pieces of sunglasses together, preparing them for lens installation and quality auditing. + Install lenses into frames and glue icons onto frames. + Use small tools to insert small screws or pins to hold frames together. + Work with pad printer to mix paint for pad printing and troubleshoot malfunctions. + Sand and buff the gate/burr off the center frame. + Send assembled products to the Quality Auditor for final inspection before packaging. + Set up workstations at the start of each shift, potentially building different models each day. + Rotate through different job duties to limit repetitive movements. + Stand and walk throughout the shift, wearing comfortable shoes/insoles. **Essential Skills** + Ability to stand for 8-10+ hours a day. + Good attendance with a three-strikes mentality. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + No experience required, but previous experience in a similar role is helpful. + Ability to work with small hand tools and/or power tools. + Flexibility and adaptability in job duties and department assignments. **Why Work Here?** We offer an employee discount after 90 days of employment, providing 70% off frames and 60% off apparel. Enjoy access to a free employee gym, an on-site doctor's office, and a cafeteria. We prioritize safety with regular safety training and provide opportunities for career advancement based on performance. **Work Environment** The work environment is a fast-paced manufacturing setting with highly repetitive short-cycle assembly tasks. Employees are required to stand throughout their shifts, with a casual dress code including close-toed shoes. Eyewear is provided and must be worn at all times. Protective earplugs may be required in certain departments, and regular stretches are scheduled before and after lunch. Employees have the potential to move up into lead or controller positions based on their performance. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Foothill Ranch, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.97 - $19.97/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 Foothill Ranch,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2025. **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.