Job Title: Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Assembler to join our team. This role involves the assembly of large components and finished products, utilizing a variety of hand and power tools, specialized torque equipment, pneumatic tooling, electrical testing equipment. The successful candidate will manipulate components during the assembly process and learn the technical aspects of assembly, including troubleshooting and repair of in-process engines.

Responsibilities

• Assemble large units using hand and power tools.
• Utilize specialized torque equipment, pneumatic tooling, electrical testing equipment, and lifting devices/cranes.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications for custom projects
• Review work instructions and document processes and progress using CPUs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, fastening, sealing, hydraulic equipment, and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair in-process engines.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in an industrial environment working with hands.
• Experience using mechanical tooling such as torque equipment, DC tools, and hand tools.
• Mid-level minimum mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow written work instructions, SOPs, and blueprints.
• CPU skills to follow engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Ability to pass written and hands-on assessment during the training period.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, diesel technician, lube technician, tire shop, farming, construction, maintenance, or facilities industries.
• Proven mechanical assembly skills and blueprint reading ability.
• Knowledge of tape measure and work instruction usage.
• Ability to use various tools including torque wrench, pneumatic air power tools, and electrical tooling.

Why Work Here?

Join a large, well-known manufacturing plant offering opportunities to apply for full-time positions after the contract period. Enjoy full-time benefits including PTO, paid holidays, 401K match, and comprehensive insurance coverage effective from the first day of employment. Employees receive raises at 90, 180, and 365 days.

Work Environment

Work in a temperature-controlled manufacturing environment split between assembly and machine shop areas. Enjoy a relaxed dress code with sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, work pants, and jeans acceptable. Safety is the highest priority, with PPE such as steel or composite toe shoes, earplugs, and protective glasses provided and required. Collaborate with team members on assembly tasks, working side by side in designated zones. Tobacco-free campus with designated break areas for tobacco use in vehicles.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lafayette, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.34 - $22.09/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 Lafayette,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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.