Mechanical Assembler

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler
Job Description
The Mechanical Assembler produces high-quality components by assembling mechanical parts and subassemblies and integrating intermediate-level electrical wiring into finished products. This role uses a variety of hand and power tools to mount, connect, and install components while following mechanical blueprints and assembly diagrams and maintaining a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area.
Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical parts and subassemblies to produce finished components according to specifications.
• Perform intermediate-level electrical wiring and integrate electrical wires into products.
• Use hand tools such as crimps, stakes, screws, bolts, rivets, welds, soldering tools, cements, and press-fit tools to assemble parts.
• Mount assembled components, including transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and sockets onto chassis and panels.
• Connect component wires to circuits and route wires between individual component leads.
• Install finished assemblies or subassemblies into cases, cabinets, and enclosures.
• Position and align components and parts accurately prior to fastening or wiring.
• Operate hand tools and machines to assemble, fasten, and secure parts and assemblies.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure assemblies meet specifications and standards.
• Prepare work to be accomplished by studying parts lists and gathering required parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Use torque drills, wrenches, ratchets, and other torque tools to tighten fasteners to specified requirements.
• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints and mechanical assembly diagrams to guide assembly tasks.
• Measure and verify dimensions using a tape measure and other basic measuring tools.
• Perform basic repairs or rework on assemblies as needed based on inspection results.
• Clean and maintain the work area, tools, and equipment to ensure a safe and efficient production environment.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in mechanical assembly in a production or assembly line environment.
• Intermediate-level experience with electrical wiring and integrating electrical wires into products.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work from mechanical assembly diagrams and blueprints.
• Ability to use various hand tools such as crimps, stakes, screwdrivers, wrenches, ratchets, and rivet tools.
• Proficiency with power tools, including torque drills and other torque tools.
• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure.
• Capability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and assembly drawings.
• Ability to perform basic quality control checks on assembled components.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds as part of regular duties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on an assembly line or in a high-volume production environment.
• Experience in repair or rework of mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with mounting and wiring electronic components such as transformers, resistors, capacitors, transistors, and integrated circuits.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when aligning parts and routing wiring.
• Strong organizational skills for preparing parts, tools, and materials before assembly.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Charleston, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.
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 North Charleston,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

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.

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