Assembly Technician 20/hr

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Technician Final Assembly

Job Description

This role focuses on final assembly of large metal products by combining components such as motors, electrical boxes, frames, and welded parts into completed units. You will use a variety of hand and power tools, work from basic shop drawings and blueprints, and stay on your feet for most of the shift in an active, industrial production environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble large metal products by combining components from other assembly lines, including motors, electrical boxes, frames, and welded parts into the final product.
• Use a wide range of hand and power tools safely and efficiently to complete mechanical assembly tasks.
• Read and interpret basic shop drawings, blueprints, and assembly prints to follow assembly instructions and specifications.
• Measure and verify parts using a tape measure and basic shop math to ensure proper fit and alignment.
• Lift, move, position, and secure components weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the shop floor.
• Remain on your feet for most of the shift, frequently bending, lifting, crouching, standing, and climbing as needed to complete assembly work.
• Work effectively in a production or construction-style environment, maintaining a steady work pace to meet production goals.
• Follow all safety procedures while working around moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noise, and occasional fumes or airborne particles.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including tools and equipment, to support efficient production.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to resolve assembly issues and ensure the quality of finished products.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand how mechanical components fit and work together.
• Proficiency using hand and power tools in a production, construction, or similar environment.
• Experience working in a production, construction, or general labor shop environment.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Basic shop math skills to perform measurements and simple calculations.
• Ability to learn and apply blueprint reading and basic shop drawing interpretation for assembly direction.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move items throughout the shop floor.
• Capability to stand, walk, lift, crouch, and climb for the majority of the shift.
• Comfort working in a loud industrial environment with moving mechanical parts and occasional vibration and airborne particles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous mechanical assembly experience in an industrial or shop environment.
• Experience in general labor, construction, or production work.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints and basic shop drawings.
• Comfort working with large metal components and heavy-duty equipment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain productivity in a busy production setting.

Why Work Here?

You join a busy and profitable operation that rewards strong performance and reliability. After 90 days, you become eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Following five months of employment, you can participate in a bonus and profit-sharing program that has recently provided substantial monthly bonus checks for employees in good standing. The culture values steady work, dependability, and a hands-on approach, offering a stable environment for individuals who enjoy practical, mechanical work and the opportunity to share in the companys success.

Work Environment

This position is based in an industrial manufacturing facility that produces metal switches used on power lines to transfer electricity. The environment is a traditional shop setting rather than a clean room, and it can be dirty, with temperature conditions that vary according to the weather outside. You will work Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., spending most of the day on your feet around large metal components and moving mechanical parts. The work area is loud, with frequent exposure to vibration and occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. Appropriate work clothing is important: warmer clothing is recommended in the winter and lighter clothing in the summer to stay comfortable throughout the shift.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of FOREST GROVE, OR.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of FOREST GROVE, OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 1, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in FOREST GROVE,OR.

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.