3rd Shift Assembler

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

Join our team as an Mechanical Assembler, where you will work in a fast-paced environment to assemble sub-components and finished products. This role involves using hand and power tools, and operating an overhead crane to build units. We offer shifts across various times to suit your schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assemble units with hand and power tools.
• Work in fast paced environment.
• Assemble and fit metal products using hand and power tools.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and an overhead crane for assembly tasks.
• Lift and fit products together, requiring the ability to lift 60lbs+.
• Engage in regular lifting, climbing, standing, walking, and arm extension for extended periods.

Essential Skills

• Experience with assembly, power tools, and hand tools.
• Ability to operate an overhead crane.
• Familiarity with assembly drawings and schematics.
• Mechanical skills, including blueprint reading.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required upon conversion to permanent employment.
• Ability to lift 50lbs+ independently.
• Capacity to regularly walk, sit, and reach for extended periods.

Why Work Here?

Work in a temperature-controlled facility that prioritizes cleanliness and organization. Enjoy an onsite cafeteria and a dedicated trainer for your two-week training program. Benefit from two weeks of PTO granted upon conversion and access to a company-funded GED program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

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.