Job Title: Manufacturing Machinery Assembler

Job Description

Assembly Technicians are responsible for the mechanical assembly of machinery, assemblies, and equipment. They must be able to work with or without the aid of drawings and/or schematics. Fabrication and occasional rework of parts (cutting, grinding, drilling, tapping, welding, etc.) will be required to complete assemblies. The role involves assembling conveyors, mixers, and other components of large-scale machines.

ResponsibilitiesInterpret and follow verbal, written, and drawn instructions.Assemble parts using a wide variety of fasteners and joining techniques.Maintain work area cleanliness, functionality, and safe conditions.Perform all assigned tasks in a limited amount of time, within acceptable quality limits, and while following safe work practices.Report on assembly progress and suggest countermeasures to maintain or recover schedules.Identify and suggest productivity and/or quality improvements to Supervisors and/or Engineers.Essential SkillsRelevant mechanical assembly experience.Ability to comprehend and execute verbal, written, and drawn instructions (including 2D and 3D engineering drawings and/or schematics).Solid mechanical aptitude enabling sound judgment in the proper use of fasteners and assembly steps.Comfortable working with a wide variety of hand, electrical, and pneumatic tools, and understanding which tools are best to use in a given situation.Ability to assess problematic situations, diagnose potential issues, and repair problems.Ability to lift 50 pounds.Ability to safely operate a fork truck.Additional Skills & QualificationsTrade school education.Ability to weld (preferred but not required).Computer experience, especially for referencing drawings and models.Work Environment

The work environment is a very clean facility, although it is not climate-controlled. There are two facilities: one is part of the main building, and the other is next door. Employees will work indoors approximately 95% of the time and outdoors 5% of the time. The facility is heated in the winter but not air-conditioned in the summer. Employees must be able to stand on concrete floors for a minimum of eight hours and may need to kneel, squat, bend over, and stand for long periods. The work environment can occasionally be loud, especially in areas where grinding or machine testing is taking place; ear plugs are provided and required where posted. Employees must be able to work with both live wire (up to 575V) and dead wire conditions, with live wire conditions making up less than 20% of the normal working environment. The typical shift is from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday through Friday, with the possibility of extending to 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm and overtime on Saturdays.

Job Location

This position is based out of RICHMOND, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 RICHMOND,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 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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