Core Assembler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler – Industrial Radiators (2nd Shift)

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling the cores of industrial radiators in a fabrication and assembly shop environment. You will work primarily in the core assembly area, operating machinery, handling metal components, and collaborating closely with a partner to build high-quality radiator cores for warehouses, production facilities, and data centers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble the cores of industrial radiators in the core assembly area according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Operate a slitting machine by loading spools of various metals, monitoring operation, and ensuring the machine runs smoothly without jamming.
• Work in teams of two to assemble radiator cores, using a handle to guide and insert metal pipes through core sheathing.
• Read and interpret blueprints and assembly drawings to complete mechanical assembly tasks accurately.
• Use power tools and hand tools safely and effectively to support core assembly and related mechanical tasks.
• Measure materials accurately using a tape measure to ensure components meet required specifications.
• Handle materials and components safely, including the use of overhead cranes where required.
• Support solder dipping of cores as part of the assembly process, following safety and quality guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area within the assembly and fabrication shop.
• Communicate effectively with the Assembly Supervisor and team members to coordinate workflow and address any issues with machinery or assembly processes.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of assembly or machine operation experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or mechanical environment.
• At least 1 year of experience using power tools in an industrial or mechanical setting.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately for precise measurements.
• Mechanical assembly skills with the ability to work with metal components and assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for mechanical assembly tasks.
• Experience operating or working around overhead cranes.
• Comfort working in a team-based environment, particularly in pairs, to complete core assemblies.
• Ability to work 2nd shift hours from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience as a mechanical assembler in an assembly and fabrication shop.
• Familiarity with building or assembling large industrial equipment or components.
• Experience in environments that produce equipment for warehouses, production facilities, or data centers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality in all assembly tasks.
• Willingness to work in warm conditions and around solder dipping operations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a clean, organized, and growing industrial operation that is investing in future-focused products, particularly radiators for data centers. The organization offers the opportunity to work with modern fabrication and assembly processes while contributing directly to products used in critical facilities such as warehouses, production plants, and data centers. You will benefit from a structured environment with clear supervision, teamwork, and the chance to develop your mechanical and machine operation skills in a stable, long-term setting. Pay starting at $21.50/hr.

Work Environment

This position is based in an assembly and fabrication shop that builds industrial radiators for warehouses, production facilities, and data centers. You will work on 2nd shift from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM. The facility is clean and organized but not temperature controlled, and it can become hot in the summer, especially in the core area where solder dipping takes place. You will work with slitting machines, power tools, overhead cranes, and other mechanical assembly equipment under the guidance of an Assembly Supervisor. The environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient production in a hands-on industrial setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of KENOSHA, WI.

The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/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 KENOSHA,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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.