**Job Title: Mechanical Assembler** **Job Description** The Mechanical Assembler will perform manual labor within a production line, assembling industrial air compressor products, associated parts, and accessories, and packing products according to specifications. **Responsibilities** + Work as part of a production team to assemble industrial air compressor products and parts. + Follow specific work instructions, documentation, and training for the area. + Pick up, move, and sort small and large parts. + Use mechanic tools, basic hand tools, pneumatic and pipe installation tools, and jigs to manipulate parts for assembly. + Sort and place material or items on tables, racks, or bins. + Assemble small and large parts manually per specifications. + Align mating parts, perform rotational alignments, and pressure tests. + Install switches, panels, and lights; cut and make up conduit as directed. + Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws, and punches. + Remove extraneous material from molded parts. + Clean assembled parts and place them in protective bags or containers. + Help maintain accurate inventory of goods. + Assume responsibility for quality control, rejecting products outside specifications. + Maintain a safe, clean working environment. + Keep workstation organized; properly store parts, tools, test equipment, and documentation. + Keep area clean and walkways clear. + Follow safety procedures, environmental guidelines, and company rules and regulations. + Participate in quality improvement efforts. + Perform other related duties as assigned by management. **Essential Skills** + 2+ years of mechanical assembly experience + 2+ years of experience with hand and power tools + Ability to lift 50 lbs + Ability to stand for 8 hours **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with assembly, hand tools, power tools, and mechanical assembly **Why Work Here?** Join a growing company with stable employment opportunities. **Work Environment** Work in a non-climate controlled environment with large fans and open areas. The standard shift is from 6 am to 2:30 pm, with occasional extensions to 4:30 pm some weeks. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, Missouri. **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.