Assembler

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler / Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on disassembling, cleaning, troubleshooting, rebuilding, and testing printer components to ensure they function correctly before being prepared for shipment. You will work with a variety of mechanical and electronic assemblies, follow established procedures and instructions, and contribute to a high-quality repair service that helps customers extend the life of their printers instead of replacing them.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble printer parts and mechanical assemblies carefully and accurately.

• Clean mechanical components and assemblies to prepare them for inspection and reassembly.

• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electronic components to identify faults and defects.

• Rebuild and reassemble printer components according to procedures, schematics, and blueprints.

• Test repaired and rebuilt parts to verify proper operation and performance.

• Prepare completed components and printers for shipping, ensuring they are properly packaged and labeled.

• Follow written procedures, work instructions, and schematics consistently and accurately.

• Perform quality checks at each step of the process to ensure high standards of workmanship.

• Use hand tools, power tools, crimping tools, and soldering equipment safely and effectively.

• Work independently to meet productivity expectations and daily production goals.

• Handle wiring, wire harnesses, and electronic assemblies as needed for printer repairs.

• Use tape measures and other measuring tools to verify dimensions and fit of components.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area within the production environment.

• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality to support consistent workflow.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors as needed to resolve technical or process issues.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of experience using hand tools or power tools in a mechanical or light industrial setting.

• At least 6 months of experience working with blueprints or schematics.

• Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to build, disassemble, and reassemble products.

• Experience with mechanical assembly or production work.

• Ability to perform basic electronic assembly, including wiring and wire harness work.

• Ability to read and follow schematics, diagrams, and written instructions.

• Basic troubleshooting skills for mechanical and electronic components.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality checks.

• Ability to work independently and remain productive with minimal supervision.

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

• Comfort using hand tools, power tools, crimping tools, and soldering equipment.

• Ability to use a tape measure and other basic measuring tools.

• Mechanical abilities in a production setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electronic assembly or electronics troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with wiring harnesses and related electronic components.

• Experience in light industry, production, or similar mechanical environments.

• Experience working with printers or similar electromechanical equipment.

• Comfort working from schematics, blueprints, and production documentation.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable operation that values quality craftsmanship and long-term customer relationships, focusing on repairing and extending the life of equipment rather than replacing it. Once hired directly, you can move into a salaried position with insurance costs paid by the company, providing meaningful financial and benefits stability. The work is structured with consistent daytime hours, supporting a predictable schedule and work-life balance. You will work in a quiet, climate-controlled environment that allows you to focus on detailed, hands-on technical work and develop your mechanical and electronic skills over time.

Work Environment

This position operates in a climate-controlled, quiet production environment surrounded by a large number of printers and related equipment. The standard schedule runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., offering consistent daytime hours. You will regularly use hand tools, power tools, soldering equipment, crimping tools, tape measures, and other basic shop tools to perform mechanical and electronic assembly work. The environment is focused on testing and verifying printer components before shipment, with an emphasis on careful handling, precision, and adherence to procedures. Dress is typical for a light industrial and production setting, suitable for hands-on mechanical and electronic work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Stilwell, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Stilwell,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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.