Mechanical Assembler

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler
Job Description
This role focuses on assembling and inspecting oil tank components and final products for use in aircraft. You ensure that all parts meet strict quality standards through precise measurement, visual inspection, and adherence to technical blueprints.
Responsibilities

• Inspect individual parts for aircraft oil tanks to verify they meet required specifications before assembly.
• Perform detailed visual inspections of components and assembled products to identify defects, irregularities, or nonconformities.
• Conduct quality checks throughout the assembly process to maintain consistent standards and compliance with aviation requirements.
• Use precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers to confirm dimensional accuracy of parts and assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to guide assembly and inspection activities.
• Operate or work with coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to validate measurements and tolerances when required.
• Document inspection results and communicate any quality issues to the appropriate team members for corrective action.
• Follow established quality control and quality assurance procedures to ensure reliable and safe final products.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and handle tools and equipment in accordance with safety and quality guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with quality control, quality assurance, and quality inspection in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Ability to perform accurate visual inspections on parts and finished assemblies to detect defects and deviations.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Skill in using precision measurement tools, including calipers and micrometers, to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Capability to perform thorough quality checks throughout the assembly process.
• Familiarity with operating or working with coordinate measuring machines (CMM) for measurement verification.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards in aviation-related products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with aviation or aerospace components is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a structured, process-driven quality environment.
• Ability to follow written procedures and quality documentation accurately.
• Strong communication skills to report inspection findings and collaborate with production teams.
• Basic math skills for measurements, tolerances, and dimensional checks.

Why Work Here?
Join a large, globally established organization that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement. You benefit from exposure to aviation-grade manufacturing standards, opportunities to grow your technical skills, and the stability that comes with working for a well-recognized international company.
Work Environment
You work in a production and assembly environment focused on aviation components, with a strong emphasis on quality and precision. The role involves regular use of measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and CMM equipment, as well as frequent reference to blueprints and technical documentation. You spend most of your time on the shop floor, performing inspections and quality checks on parts and assembled oil tanks for aircraft, following established safety and quality procedures.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Myers, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Myers, FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fort Myers,FL.

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.

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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.

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