Heavy Assembler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Heavy Assembler Job Description

The Heavy Assembler builds, tests, and prepares high-pressure hydraulic cylinders and pumps for shipment in a machine shop environment. This role focuses on precise mechanical assembly, troubleshooting, and repair, while ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized workspace.

• Assemble various high-pressure hydraulic cylinders and pumps according to specifications and blueprints.
• Perform testing on assembled hydraulic units to verify proper operation and performance.
• Diagnose issues and carry out mechanical and basic electrical repairs on hydraulic equipment as needed.
• Prepare finished products for shipment, including packaging, labeling, and final quality checks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment at all times.
• Use hand and power tools effectively to manage assemblies and complete tasks efficiently.
• Read and interpret blueprints, hydraulics documentation, and electrical schematics to guide assembly and repair work.
• Follow all shop procedures and safety guidelines while working with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Consistently organize the work area to support productivity and reduce hazards.
• Handle materials and components safely, including standing and lifting up to 50 lbs. throughout an 8-hour shift.

• Proven experience in high-pressure hydraulic cylinder assembly.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Solid understanding of hydraulics principles and components.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly and repair.
• Troubleshooting skills for hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical issues.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively for assembly work.
• Comfortable working in a shop environment, standing and lifting up to 50 lbs. for an 8-hour shift.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and stay organized.

• Experience working with pneumatics in an industrial or machine shop setting.
• Background in troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with repair processes for pumps, cylinders, and related equipment.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain a clean shop and well-arranged work area.
• Ability to follow technical documentation and assembly instructions accurately.
• Comfort working around machine shop equipment and industrial tools.

Join a hands-on, shop-based role where you work with complex hydraulic and mechanical systems and see the direct impact of your craftsmanship in finished products. You will work in a structured environment that values safety, organization, and quality, with opportunities to deepen your skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical assembly, and troubleshooting. The team-oriented culture encourages initiative, attention to detail, and pride in delivering reliable, well-built equipment to customers.

This position is based in a machine shop environment focused on the assembly, testing, and repair of high-pressure hydraulic cylinders and pumps. You will work around industrial machinery, hand tools, and power tools, and spend most of the day on your feet, standing and lifting components up to 50 lbs. for an 8-hour shift. The shop emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety procedures, creating a structured and efficient workspace where proper tool use and equipment handling are essential.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hartland, WI.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Hartland,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.