**Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Technician** **Job Description** Join our team as a Mechanical Assembly Technician in a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be responsible for building machine components by following detailed prints and utilizing both hand and power tools. You will collaborate with a team to construct various sub-components and work closely with material handlers to gather necessary parts. Expect to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, as each component typically takes 45 minutes to 1 hour to assemble. **Responsibilities** + Build machine components by following detailed prints. + Utilize hand and power tools to construct components. + Collaborate within a team to build different sub-components. + Work with material handlers to pick and gather necessary parts. + Lift up to 50 lbs regularly. + Complete assembly of components within 45 minutes to 1 hour. **Essential Skills** + Assembly + Blueprint reading + Mechanical aptitude + Proficiency in using hand tools + Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Minimum of 2 years of experience in assembly or mechanical aptitude, such as building cars or in a trade. + Ability to read and interpret prints or follow directions. + Physical ability to lift 50 lbs. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy job security with a backlog of work ensuring no layoffs. Experience the warmth of a family-owned company with seasonal cookouts, creating a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. **Work Environment** Work a standard schedule from Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with potential for overtime during the week and optional 4-hour shifts on Saturdays. The environment is clean with fans, offering a comfortable workspace despite not being climate-controlled. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Michigan City, IN. **Pay and Benefits** 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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Michigan City,IN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 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.