Seeking an experienced Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

As an Assembler, you will be responsible for reading blueprints and drawings to material handling equipment. This role involves mechanical assembly using hand and power tools to construct mechanical components, fitting and fastening to align and secure parts and subassemblies, and ensuring they fit correctly and function properly. You will also mount and configure parts onto larger customer-specific equipment, conduct quality control and testing, troubleshoot and report issues or malfunctions, and perform preventive maintenance on assembly equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and drawings to build material handling equipment and other components.Perform mechanical assembly using hand and power tools to construct mechanical components.Fit and fasten to align and secure parts and subassemblies.Mount and configure parts onto larger customer-specific equipment.Conduct quality control and testing to ensure all components and machinery operate according to specifications.Troubleshoot and report issues or malfunctions.Make adjustments to resolve assembly problems and ensure all components meet the required specifications.Perform preventive maintenance on assembly equipment and tools.

Essential Skills

2-5 years of mechanical assembly experience.Proficient in reading blueprints and shop drawings.Ability to operate hand tools and power tools.Experience performing fabrication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in reading schematic drawings.Electrical wiring to panels and sensors.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the opportunity to move into other roles within the shop such as Machining, Welding, or Service Team, which may require travel. Benefit from three-day weekends, working only Monday through Thursday. The company hosts employee appreciation events monthly or quarterly and prides itself on giving back to employees. All necessary tools for the job are provided, along with great employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, PPE, a $100 safety shoe voucher, two annual bonuses based on production metrics, and accrued PTO from day one.

Work Environment

Work in a 'shop' environment that is non-climate controlled, being hot in the spring and summer, and cooler in the fall and winter. The company is smaller in size, emphasizing personality during the interview process and placing a high emphasis on safety. Enjoy working in a supportive and engaged team.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Hickory,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 20, 2025.

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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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