Assembly Technician

Job Description

This position is a 1st shift assembly role supporting the chain build department, currently operating Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with mandatory overtime on Fridays from 6:00 AM to either 2:30 PM or 4:30 PM. Employees have the opportunity to work up to 50 hours per week. The assembly process involves a team of three, where each team member has specific responsibilities at their workstation. Tasks include using hand tools and other equipment to assemble chains, passing them to the next person for further assembly.

Responsibilities

Participate in the chain assembly process within a team of three.Use hand tools and other tools to assemble parts.Read instructions and perform mechanical assembly tasks.Ensure each portion of the assembly is completed before passing to the next team member.

Essential Skills

Experience using hand tools.2 years of mechanical assembly experience.Ability to read and follow instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Good job tenure.

Why Work Here?

Working here offers great opportunities for advancement within a leading manufacturer of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and conveyor systems. The company only operates on a 1st shift, ensuring no off-shift work is required, which promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Work Environment

The facility is located in Grand Rapids, MI, and supports multiple industries with its automated Hi-Lo products. The work environment can be somewhat loud due to continuous AGV testing. The company recently moved into the current facility and is in the process of updating work instructions, prints, and the layout as part of an internal facelift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • 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 Jan 17, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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