**Job Title: Mechanical Assembler** **Job Description** Candidates will be working in the Pre Assembly department with small nuts, bolts, screws, and some power tools. You will use tape measures, follow basic blueprints/drawings, and may be asked to paint materials, put netting/wrapping around final units, and inspect for flaws in assembly or final manufacturing. Flexibility is key as you could be expected to move departments and use various tools, including hand tools, power tools, saws, and silicone caulking guns. **Responsibilities** + Use tape measures and follow basic blueprints/drawings unassisted. + Paint the ends of materials, put netting/wrapping around final units, and inspect for flaws in assembly or manufacturing. + Move between departments as needed, using tools such as hand tools, power tools, saws, and silicone caulking guns. + Meet production goals for the day and overall production targets. + Be cross-trained in various areas and be flexible in learning different parts of the process. + Work with large pieces of glass/sheet metal, standing and walking for an 8-hour shift. + Retrieve materials from the yard and perform unit testing in the testing booth. + Perform material handling or cleaning tasks if materials are held up. **Essential Skills** + Mechanical aptitude and ability to proficiently read a tape measure. + Minimum 6 months of experience in an assembly role. + Proficiency in hand and power tool usage. + Experience in construction or home improvement is ideal. + Ability to follow instructions and a positive, can-do attitude. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Computer skills are a plus. + Flexibility to perform various tasks as needed. + Great listening skills. **Work Environment** You will work in a non-climate controlled facility with loud machines and a busy manufacturing environment. The team works with large pieces of glass, sheet metal, and other materials. Shifts are from 7 am to 3:30 pm, with mandatory overtime when needed. Candidates must be able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and perform tasks such as stooping, reaching, and climbing. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chester, va. **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.