Mechanical Assembly Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Mechanical Assembly Technician
Job Description

The Mechanical Assembly Technician assembles complex mechanical systems and components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role prepares and assembles products according to detailed specifications and engineering drawings, supports maintenance activities across the facility, and ensures all work meets quality and safety standards. The technician collaborates closely with team members, uses a wide range of hand and power tools, and contributes to the reliable and timely delivery of finished products.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical products and systems according to specifications, engineering drawings, and technical documents.
• Prepare hoses for water-cooling systems, ensuring proper fit, connections, and leak-free performance.
• Assemble pallets and prepare equipment and furnaces for safe and secure shipping.
• Rework and modify parts as needed to meet quality and functional requirements.
• Perform typical maintenance tasks to support the assembly floor and the wider facility.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the appropriate supervisor or lead.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean, organized, and safe condition at all times.
• Follow prescribed safety regulations and company procedures while performing all tasks.
• Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on machinery, building systems, and grounds as required.
• Deliver and pick up parts and products from vendors as needed to support production schedules.
• Assemble gas systems accurately by reading blueprints, schematics, and drawings, and by following clear verbal instructions.
• Use mechanical hand and power tools, including those related to pneumatics and hydraulics, to build and assemble components.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical assembly issues and support machine building activities as required.
• Collaborate with a team-oriented workforce to meet production goals and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma.
• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documents.
• Familiarity with mechanical hand and power tools.
• Experience with mechanical assembly, including working with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and wiring concepts relevant to assembly work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Some mechanical knowledge and understanding beyond basic aptitude.
• Experience using power tools, mechanical hand tools, and related equipment in an industrial setting.
• Exposure to assembling gas systems and reading complex mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Troubleshooting skills related to mechanical assembly and machine building.
• Comfort working with build processes that involve pneumatics, hydraulics, and wiring.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a busy manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing manufacturing organization that offers meaningful opportunities for professional development and advancement. The environment encourages teamwork, continuous learning, and hands-on experience with a wide variety of mechanical systems and tools. You will work alongside skilled technicians and engineers, gaining exposure to complex assemblies and maintenance practices that can expand your technical capabilities and career prospects.

Work Environment

This role is based in a busy manufacturing environment where production activity can be fast-paced and dynamic. While performing the duties of this job, you will regularly be exposed to vibration and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, at heights in high or precarious places, and around equipment where there is a potential risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work area is usually very loud, and appropriate personal protective equipment is required and provided in accordance with safety guidelines. The position involves hands-on work with machinery, tools, and industrial equipment, and requires consistent adherence to safety procedures in a shop-floor setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Allenstown, NH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Allenstown,NH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 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.

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.

Company DescriptionWe 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.