**Job Title: Assembler** **Job Description** We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Assembler to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in assembling mechanical parts according to drawings and specifications, using hand tools, power drills, and portable gas heating equipment. This role involves fitting and aligning machined parts to assemble compressors, blowers, and vacuum pumps. **Responsibilities** + Fit and align machined parts such as bearings, diaphragms, impeller wheels, blower casings, shafts, and gear cages to assemble compressors, blowers, and vacuum pumps. + Scrape bearings to fit shafts using hand scraper, blue chalk, and abrasive paper. + Screw and bolt together mechanical parts such as gears, vanes, needle bearings, and ring gear to assemble gear cage assembly using wrenches and screwdrivers. + Shrink impeller wheel, sleeves, spacers, and balance piston onto shaft to form spindle using portable gas heating equipment. + Caulk metal sealing strips into seams of impeller wheels, sleeves, and balance piston to form seal between impeller wheel and diaphragm using hammer and caulking chisel. + Lift and position spindle into casing to align diaphragm to spindle and upper and lower blower casing using lead wires, micrometers, and calipers. + Level beams supporting bedplates over test pit using transit, master straightedge, and levels. + Align and level blower, induction gear, oil tank, and drive unit on bedplate to mark mounting holes using gauges, rules, punch, and scribes. + Drill, tap, and ream holes for mounting bolts, coupling guards, and dowel pins using portable drill press. + Install inlet and discharge piping to blower using hand tools, and attach instruments such as barometers, thermometers, pressure gauges, thermocouples, and speed indicator to blower. + Dismantle unit from test pit and clean and oil parts prior to shipment. + Conduct specified tests to determine blower performance using electrical test equipment and record instrument readings. **Essential Skills** + Experience with air tools and hand tools. + Understanding of basic motor functions, including torque specifications and gauge knowledge. + Ability to read and interpret SOPs and engineering drawings. + Proficiency in measuring bolts and reading tape measures/rulers. + Ability to take constructive feedback and make necessary adjustments. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in general labor, assembly, and inspection. + Capability to work on production lines, particularly in sub-assemblies where the motor is already assembled. + Work effectively in a team setting, typically with 4-6 people on each line. + Ability to lead or assist as needed in a line setup. **Why Work Here?** We offer a supportive work culture that promotes from within. Employees enjoy 2 weeks of PTO, 6 sick days, and 14 paid holidays each year. Our new, climate-controlled building provides a clean and comfortable work environment. **Work Environment** The work takes place in a newly purchased building that is clean and climate-controlled, ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for all employees. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Mill, South Carolina. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $20.50/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 Fort Mill,SC. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 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.