Assembler

Job Description

Job Description

Assembler

$28 - $30hr

Job Description

The Assembler role focuses on building mechanical and hydraulic assemblies using a variety of tools and equipment. You will interpret drawings and schematics to fabricate, wire, and assemble components, ensuring high-quality workmanship and timely completion of tasks in a clean warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of tools such as saws, benders, drill presses, and other hand and power tools to fabricate and assemble components.
• Use overhead cranes, hoists, or forklifts to safely move and position parts and assemblies.
• Drill and tap holes to common industry standards, ensuring accuracy and proper fit.
• Read and follow drawings, blueprints, prints, and component installation instructions to complete assemblies correctly.
• Run and terminate simple electrical wiring according to drawings or schematics, ensuring proper voltage and safe connections.
• Fabricate small brackets and assemblies, including performing minimal welding as required.
• Route and install hydraulic hoses, tubing, and fittings using hydraulic schematics as a guide.
• Assemble hydraulic components such as pumps, valves, filters, and heat exchangers into complete units.
• Assemble power units, skids, or sub-assemblies from a variety of materials and processes.
• Use measuring tools such as tape measures to verify dimensions and ensure components meet specifications.
• Maintain a neat, organized, and clean work area to support safety and efficiency.
• Take responsibility for the quality of parts produced, inspecting work to meet standards and specifications.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Convey ideas and concepts clearly to team members and supervisors to support efficient workflow and problem-solving.
• Follow safety rules, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions to ensure a safe working environment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to operate fabrication tools including saws, benders, and drill presses.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools used in mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, prints, and component installation instructions.
• Capability to use overhead cranes, hoists, and forklifts for material handling and assembly.
• Skill in drilling and tapping holes to common industry standards.
• Ability to run and terminate simple electrical wiring from drawings or schematics, with an understanding of voltage.
• Experience with hydraulic systems, including routing hoses and tubing and installing fittings.
• Ability to assemble hydraulic components such as pumps, valves, filters, and heat exchangers.
• Basic welding skills to fabricate small brackets and assemblies.
• Mechanical assembly experience, including building power units, skids, or sub-assemblies.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measures accurately.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Willingness to accept responsibility for actions and the quality of work produced.
• Ability to clearly convey ideas and concepts in a work setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working with hydraulic hose, tubing, and fittings from schematics.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical schematics for assembly work.
• Experience working in a fabrication or mechanical assembly environment.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Strong sense of ownership over task completion and meeting deadlines.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy access to strong benefits once hired on directly, along with the opportunity to work in a setting that values quality, personal responsibility, and clear communication. The environment supports hands-on learning, skill development in fabrication and assembly, and stable, long-term career growth.

Work Environment

This role is based in a non-climate-controlled but clean warehouse environment. You will work around fabrication and assembly equipment such as saws, benders, drill presses, overhead cranes, hoists, and forklifts. The setting emphasizes safety, organization, and cleanliness, with practical work attire suitable for a warehouse and fabrication shop.

This is a Contract position based out of Arlington, TX.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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 Arlington,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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.