Assembler

Job Overview

Join a team that builds large custom diesel and natural gas engines used to power hospitals, data centers, and industrial equipment. This is a hands-on mechanical role requiring strong troubleshooting skills, blueprint reading, and experience using a variety of hand and power tools. If you have experience in automotive, diesel, maintenance, construction, farming, or manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Assemble diesel and natural gas engines following blueprints, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
• Use hand tools, torque wrenches, pneumatic tools, and DC tooling to complete assemblies.
• Safely move and position components using cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and minor repairs during assembly.
• Verify measurements, torque specifications, and quality standards.
• Utilize computer systems to review work instructions and document completed work.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals.

Required Qualifications

• Previous hands-on mechanical experience in manufacturing, automotive, diesel, maintenance, construction, farming, or similar fields.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, torque equipment, and pneumatic tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work safely around large equipment and components.
• Willingness to work overtime, including occasional Saturdays.
• Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes required.
• High school diploma not required.

Preferred Experience

• Automotive or diesel technician experience.
• Mechanical assembly or manufacturing experience.
• Hydraulic, electrical, or wiring experience.
• Experience working from blueprints and schematics.
• Production or assembly line experience.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity for long-term employment and career growth.
• Scheduled pay increases.
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance upon full-time hire.
• Paid holidays and generous PTO.
• Clean, temperature-controlled facility.
• Multiple shift options available.
• Strong culture focused on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility assembling large engines in a team-oriented environment. The role requires the use of cranes, hoists, torque tools, pneumatic tools, and computer-based work instructions.

Available Shifts:

• 2nd: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM, $22.09

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for mechanically inclined individuals who enjoy building, troubleshooting, and working with tools. Candidates with automotive, diesel, maintenance, construction, farming, military, or manufacturing backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lafayette, IN.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $21.34 - $22.09/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)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette, IN.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.