Job Title: Mechanical Assembler
Job Description

As a Mechanical Assembler, you will work in the Sub Assembly or general assembly areas, adding brackets, using hand and power tools to add fasteners, clips, or other hardware onto window units. You will also use caulking guns to fill spaces, paint the ends of materials, wrap the final units, and inspect throughout the process for any flaws in assembly or final manufacturing.

ResponsibilitiesAdd brackets, fasteners, clips, and other hardware to window units using hand and power tools.Use caulking guns to fill spaces as needed.Paint the ends of materials and wrap final units.Inspect units throughout the assembly process for any flaws.Meet overall production goals and daily production goals for respective departments and assembly lines.Cross-train in various areas and remain flexible to learning different parts of the process.Handle large pieces of glass and sheet metal, ensuring precision in work.Stand and walk for 8-hour shifts while assembling units.Retrieve materials from outside the yard and conduct unit testing in the testing booth.Essential SkillsMechanical aptitude.Proficiency in reading a tape measure.Minimum of 6 months in an assembly role.Experience with hand and power tools.Flexibility in task assignments.Positive attitude and great listening skills.Ability to move quickly and efficiently from task to task.Additional Skills & QualificationsComputer skills are a plus.Experience in construction or home improvement is ideal.Willingness to handle material handling or cleaning tasks if needed.Why Work Here?

We offer a family-like environment where the leadership team, from the CEO down, is committed to giving back to associates. You will enjoy weekly pay, 401k match up to 5%, short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, flex time off, a bonus plan, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Additionally, we provide a safety glasses program for prescription lenses and vouchers for new steel-toed boots annually.

Work Environment

This is a non-climate-controlled facility with loud machines and a busy manufacturing environment. Products are stored both inside and outside, requiring exposure to the elements for material handling tasks. The team works with very large pieces of glass, sheet metal, and steel frames. The shift time is from 7am to 3:30pm, with mandatory overtime when necessary, including potential Saturday work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chester, va.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00

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\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chester,VA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 7, 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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