MECHANICAL ASSEMBLER- $23/HR- $25/HR- URGENT HIRING- START ASAP

Job Description

Job Description

MECHANICAL ASSEMBLER- $23/HR- $25/HR- URGENT HIRING- START ASAP

Job Description

The Mechanical Assembler assembles metal components into finished products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work at an individual assembly station, using hand and power tools to build the same product throughout the shift while maintaining a steady production rate of approximately one assembly every 2.5 minutes. You follow detailed work instructions or blueprints, ensure accuracy and quality, and perform frequent lifting of assemblies weighing 30–35 lbs. This role suits someone who is comfortable with repetitive work, has strong attention to detail, and has the physical stamina to stand and lift consistently throughout the day while meeting safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal components into completed products at an individual assembly station.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to perform mechanical assembly tasks.
• Follow work instructions, standard operating procedures, or blueprints to build products accurately.
• Maintain a steady production rate of approximately one assembly every 2.5 minutes.
• Perform frequent lifting of assemblies weighing 30–35 lbs throughout the shift.
• Stand for long periods while performing repetitive assembly tasks.
• Conduct basic quality inspections or self-checks to verify that assemblies meet specifications.
• Use basic math skills to take measurements and verify parts and components.
• Meet production goals while consistently maintaining quality standards.
• Adhere to workplace safety practices and ergonomic guidelines at all times.
• Accept direction and coaching and adapt to process or procedural changes as needed.
• Collaborate with team members while working independently at your assigned station.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area within the assembly environment.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, assembly, or production environment.
• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools in a mechanical assembly setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with mechanical components and assemblies.
• Ability to maintain a steady production pace, including completing an assembly approximately every 2.5 minutes.
• Comfort with repetitive work and performing the same assembly tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to frequently lift assemblies weighing 30–35 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods during the shift.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality assemblies.
• Reliability, strong attendance, and a solid work ethic in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet production goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Familiarity with basic quality inspections or self-check processes.
• Experience working in repetitive, takt-time–driven roles.
• Basic math skills for measurements and part verification.
• Understanding of workplace safety practices and ergonomics.
• Ability to take direction, accept coaching, and adapt to process changes.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently at a station.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on an assembly line or in a dedicated assembly area.
• Exposure to production environments involving sheet metal components.
• Experience reading and working from blueprints or detailed work instructions.
• Familiarity with using measurement tools for part verification.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with defined production targets.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable manufacturing environment where quality, safety, and teamwork are central to daily operations. The role offers a consistent schedule that supports work-life balance and allows you to develop and refine your mechanical and assembly skills. You work in a setting that values reliability, continuous improvement, and pride in craftsmanship, providing opportunities to grow your experience in production and mechanical assembly while contributing to high-quality products.

Work Environment

This role operates on a first-shift schedule, Monday through Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You work in a large sheet metal environment with a dedicated assembly area and a small machine shop within the facility. The workspace is fairly clean and organized, though not maintained to medical or laboratory standards. You spend most of the day at an individual assembly station, standing for long periods and frequently lifting assemblies weighing 30–35 lbs. You regularly use hand tools and power tools and follow established safety and ergonomic practices while working in a fast-paced, production-driven setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 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.