**Mechanical Assembler** **Job Description** The mechanical assembler will be working in the caves, performing mechanical upfitting on Ford Transit vans. They will work on the Spectrum cable van, installing and pre-assembling shelving units. Candidates must have good knowledge of hand and power tools, and the ability to read blueprints. **Responsibilities** + Perform mechanical upfitting on Ford Transit vans. + Install and pre-assemble shelving units for Spectrum cable vans. + Utilize hand and power tools effectively. + Read and interpret blueprints. + Complete up to 20-30 vans per day. **Essential Skills** + Mechanical assembly experience (minimum 1 year). + Proficiency with hand and power tools (impact drills, screwdrivers, tape measures). + Ability to read blueprints. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in upfitting or automotive facilities is a plus. + Experience as a lube tech is beneficial. **Work Environment** The work environment is underground in the caves, maintaining a comfortable temperature range of 60-70 degrees. Employees work in teams of 10 or more in a fast-paced setting, requiring good attention to detail. The dress code includes steel toes, jeans/work pants, and a work shirt. Contractors will be provided with eye and ear protection. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of KANSAS CITY, 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.