**Job Title: Mechanical Assembler - Food & Beverage Filling Machines** **Job Description** In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical assembly of food manufacturing equipment, using various tools and prints to perform custom assembly work. You will receive an order sheet, gather all necessary supplies, plan a timeline, and execute the assembly process. **Responsibilities** + Mechanical assembly of food manufacturing equipment. + Review and prepare the kit of machine parts for assembly. + Examine build manuals that include drawings and bill of materials. + Arrange parts and materials for the machine to match sales order specifications. + Inspect and prepare parts, including removing small quantities of metal to reduce sharp edges or produce close fits. + Utilize powered industrial trucks or cranes to move large components or pallets of machine parts. + Drill, tap, or ream holes in metal pieces using hand tools. + Align components and secure them with bolts, screws, or various hardware. + Install moving parts such as gears, shafts, levers, or bearings, and verify their correct operation. + Bend and install pipes for pneumatic systems. + Align and mesh gears in gearboxes to assemble systems of gears. + Use a variety of precision measuring and gauging devices. + Test or assist in testing the operation of completed products. **Essential Skills** + 2+ years of mechanical assembly experience. + 2+ years of blueprint experience. + Ability to lift over 50 lbs regularly. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Proficiency in using hand and power tools. + Experience with electrical and panel wiring. + Knowledge of panel and cabinet building. + Understanding of schematics and electrical assembly. **Why Work Here?** The company offers a friendly and helpful work environment with flexibility in schedules. The workspace is clean, well-lit, and climate-controlled, fostering a comfortable and productive atmosphere. **Work Environment** The role involves working the 2nd shift from 2pm to 10pm. The facility is clean, well-lit, and climate-controlled. Safety shoes, long sleeves or t-shirts, and jeans are required attire. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Waukesha, WI. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $58240.00/yr. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (eligible to enroll immediately) 401(k) plan with company match (immediate vesting) 13 paid holidays per year 80 hours of accrued vacation annually **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 6, 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.