Mechanical Assembler
Aerotek
**Mechanical Assembler – 2nd Shift (Mon–Thurs, 10-Hour Evenings)**
💵 **Pay:** Up to $25/hr (includes 15% shift differential)
**Build Something Big—After Hours**
Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference after the sun goes down? We're hiring **Mechanical Assemblers** for our evening crew—those who thrive in a quieter, focused work environment and appreciate a three-day weekend every week. This **2nd shift role** runs **Monday through Thursday** , with **10-hour nights** and **optional OT on Fridays** for those who want extra hours.
You’ll be assembling mechanical components used in high-impact industries—from healthcare to agriculture to government contracts. It’s hands-on, meaningful work in a shop that values precision and performance.
**🔧 What You’ll Be Doing**
+ Put together mechanical parts using hand/power tools
+ Follow detailed instructions and blueprints
+ Use calipers, micrometers, and visual inspections to maintain quality standards
+ Contribute to low-volume, high-mix product builds where no two jobs are exactly the same
+ Work safely and cleanly—gloves provided to protect against oils and adhesives
**🎯 Who Thrives Here**
+ People with 6+ months of experience in mechanical or electro-mechanical assembly
+ Those familiar with calipers, micrometers, and basic hand tools
+ Candidates who enjoy hands-on work, take pride in craftsmanship, and work well independently
+ Bonus points if you've tinkered with car repairs, have medical assembly or worked with electrical components
**✨ Why You’ll Love This Role**
+ Up to **$25/hr** with shift differential, based on experience and interview
+ Climate-controlled shop with brand-new upgrades
+ Monday–Thursday schedule = consistent long weekends
+ Collaborative environment with clearly defined departments
+ Opportunity for raises, growth, and a path toward permanent employment
**🏭 Where You'll Work**
You'll be in a thoughtfully designed facility assembling products like brakes, gear motors, and drive systems—with up to 300+ product variations to keep things interesting. The space is clean, organized, and set up for quiet focus.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.70 - $26.00/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 Shakopee,MN.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.
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