Mechanical Technician

Job Title: Mechanical Technician
Job Description
This role focuses on sanding, buffing, and detailing automotive surfaces to achieve a high-gloss, mirror-like finish on specialized vehicles. You will use a variety of hand and power tools to prepare and refine surfaces, remove imperfections, and support mechanical assembly work in a production environment.
Responsibilities

• Sand and buff automotive and metal surfaces to remove imperfections and achieve a smooth, high-gloss, mirror-like finish.
• Use power tools such as angle grinders, drills, screw guns, and other equipment to perform surface preparation and mechanical tasks.
• Perform automotive-style detailing work, including surface finishing, polishing, and touch-ups as needed.
• Follow detailed measurements using a tape measure to ensure precise cuts, fits, and alignments as required for assemblies.
• Assist with mechanical assembly tasks, including fitting, securing, and adjusting components using hand and power tools.
• Inspect workpieces and finished surfaces to verify quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
• Work effectively in a team environment, communicating clearly and following instructions from leads and supervisors.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring tools and equipment are used safely and stored properly.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing ladders to access work areas.
• Lift and move materials and components weighing up to 40 pounds as part of daily duties.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and perform basic mechanical tasks.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure to precise measurements, with at least 2 years of experience using measurement tools in a practical setting.
• Minimum 2 years of experience using hand tools and power tools such as drills, screw guns, and caulk guns.
• Experience with sanding and buffing surfaces, ideally in an automotive paint or auto body detailing environment.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, including angle grinders and other finishing equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with coworkers across different functions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and follow directions accurately.
• Physical ability to frequently bend, stoop, squat, and climb up and down ladders throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 Charlotte,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.