Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Assemblers to join our team across multiple shifts. You will start your journey in gasketting and then transition to building, utilizing your skills to contribute to the production of high-quality metal products. Expect a dynamic and fast-paced environment where teamwork and precision are key.

Responsibilities

• Begin in gasketting and progress to building, with potential advancement in unit building.
• Gasket sheet metal plates using a tape gun, ensuring stability and precision.
• Collaborate with a partner to gasket each plate efficiently.
• Aim to gasket up to 400 plates per shift in a fast-paced department.
• Assemble sub-components and finished products, requiring basic product and process knowledge.
• Fit metal products using hand and power tools.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and overhead cranes to build heat exchangers.
• Lift and fit products weighing 60lbs+.
• Work with a team member to fulfill daily product orders.
• Engage in lifting, climbing, standing, walking, and extending arms for prolonged periods.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Ability to interpret assembly diagrams and schematics.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Basic mechanical understanding of assembly processes.
• Capability to lift 50lbs+ (40lbs+ independently).
• Regular ability to walk, sit, and reach for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (must be obtained within a certain time upon conversion to permanent status).
• Company offers a GED program for educational advancement.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working in a climate-controlled facility that prioritizes cleanliness and organization through 5S principles. Benefit from an onsite cafeteria and a dedicated trainer for a comprehensive two-week training program. Upon conversion to permanent status, you are granted two weeks of PTO and access to a company-funded GED program.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, organized, and spacious manufacturing floor with sections clearly labeled for materials and production. First shift operates from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, with potential overtime until 4:30 PM. The environment is conducive to productivity and collaboration.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/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 Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2025.

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.