**Job Title: Assembler** **Job Description** Join an innovative team that assembles large air conditioning units at our newly established Plant 3 facility. Interviews are held at Plant 2 in Kentwood, MI. The position is available on the 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. While overtime is voluntary, it may become mandatory with notice from the production supervisor. **Responsibilities** + Perform repetitive assembly work across seven different stations. + Remain on your feet around the facility for a significant portion of the workday. + Assist in assembling large AC units in a manufacturing environment. + Adapt work assignments based on customer needs. + Utilize hand tools and power tools daily. + Assemble various components of AC units intended for commercial buildings. + Adhere to all safety protocols and participate in safety training during the first week. + Engage in tasks such as brazing, soldering, operating machines and presses, hanging and unhanging parts, and conducting quality checks and tests once fully trained. + Test units multiple times before dispatch. + Report malfunctions or defects to the production supervisor. + Progress with training to assemble internal components within large units. + Learn to understand and interpret blueprints. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools. + Mechanical assembly experience. + Ability to understand blueprints. + Mechanical aptitude. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Minimum of 6 months of manufacturing experience. + Physical ability to bend, twist, and lift 40 lbs repetitively. + Comfortable with climbing into AC units. + Positive attitude and willingness to learn. + Nice to have: 1 year of assembly experience, electrical experience, mechanically inclined. **Why Work Here?** Experience immediate access to exceptional benefits once direct, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Enjoy a 6% 401k match vested immediately, along with an additional 2% core contribution after three years. Benefit from three weeks of vacation, 40 hours of sick time, nine paid holidays, and one floating holiday. Take advantage of our Tuition Assistance Program, Be Well Program, and Fitness Reimbursement Program. **Work Environment** Work in a temperature-controlled, clean environment with well-organized stations equipped with all necessary tools for assembly. Collaborate with team members and receive guidance from a lead tech during the initial weeks. The facility is still developing testing stations due to its recent establishment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 Grand Rapids,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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.