Mechanical Assembly Technician

Mechanical Assembly Technician

The Mechanical Assembly Technician works in a manufacturing environment assembling machine components from prints and standard operating procedures. This role focuses on building mechanical subassemblies using hand and power tools, collaborating with team members and material handlers, and completing components efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Build machine components by following engineering prints and written instructions.
• Use hand tools and power tools to assemble mechanical parts and subassemblies.
• Work within a team to build different subcomponents that integrate into larger machines.
• Coordinate with material handlers to pick and stage the parts and materials needed for each job.
• Lift and handle components and materials weighing up to 50 pounds as part of daily tasks.
• Complete individual component builds within an expected timeframe of approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure quality, consistency, and safety during assembly.
• Inspect assembled components for accuracy and quality, making adjustments as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and properly store tools and equipment after use.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and participate in safe work practices on the production floor.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of assembly experience or demonstrated mechanical aptitude, such as building cars or experience in a mechanical trade.
• Ability to read and interpret prints, diagrams, or detailed written directions.
• Proficiency using common hand tools and power tools for mechanical assembly.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of basic mechanical principles.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) accurately and consistently.
• Capability to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience assembling machine components or industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing or production environments.
• Attention to detail to ensure components are built to specification and within expected timeframes.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and material handlers.
• Reliability and willingness to work overtime when needed to meet production demands.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable organization with a strong backlog of work and a track record of retaining employees rather than laying them off. The company operates with a family-owned culture that values long-term relationships, teamwork, and mutual support. Team members enjoy a friendly atmosphere with appreciation events such as summer cookouts, and the consistent workload provides reliable hours and opportunities for overtime.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean manufacturing facility on a first-shift schedule, typically Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You may stay late on weekdays and occasionally work up to 4 hours on Saturdays, with no work on Sundays, and can expect approximately 510 hours of overtime per week. The workspace includes fans for air circulation but is not fully climate controlled, so temperatures may vary with the seasons. The environment supports hands-on mechanical work with access to standard hand tools, power tools, and material handling support.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Michigan City, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Michigan City, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.