Mechanical Assembler

Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

This position involves working as a Mechanical Assembler on the 1st shift in the DC Department. The typical working hours are Monday through Thursday from 5 . to 3:30 ., and potential overtime on Fridays. The role guarantees 40 to 45 hours per week, with training required on the 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Set up jobs for the day, preparing panel boxes, switchboards, wire, and other components for assembly.
• Assemble solar panel power boxes and switchboards in a large, clean, and quiet manufacturing facility.
• Pull and spool wire, read blueprints to determine part assembly locations, and work as part of a team on the assembly line.
• Use hand tools, air power tools, torque wrenches, and strip wires to assemble power boxes.
• Meet the production target of assembling 64 panels per day after training is completed.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical assembly
• Blueprint reading
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Use of hand tools and power tools

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Basic knowledge or entry-level experience in assembly
• Ability to learn crimping devices, wire machines, and strip machines
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Why Work Here?

The company offers a clean and team-oriented work environment with a laid-back culture. On-the-job training is provided, making it a great opportunity for those with basic assembly knowledge to expand their careers.

Work Environment

The facility is clean and manual labor involves lifting up to 40 lbs. Teamwork is emphasized on the assembly line and during wire spooling. The environment is super casual; employees must wear shirts with sleeves, shorts or pants without holes, and steel-toe boots. Headphones with one earbud are allowed during work. Safety glasses and gloves are provided if needed. The shop is equipped with fans, is not temperature controlled, and consists of small teams of roughly 4-6 persons, with 20 people total on the 1st shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Walker, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.

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 Walker,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.