Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Mechanical Assembler
Job Description

Join our team as a Mechanical Assembler, where you will work in either Sub Assembly or general assembly. You will play a crucial role in the assembly process, using hand and power tools to add fasteners, clips, and hardware to window units. Your work will include testing caulking products, painting materials, and working with insulation to ensure high-quality window sealing.

Responsibilities

• Add metal brackets, fasteners, clips, and other hardware onto window units using hand and power tools.
• Perform testing on caulking products to ensure quality sealing of windows.
• Paint the ends of materials and work with insulation.
• Wrap and inspect units throughout the assembly process to identify and rectify flaws.
• Handle large pieces of glass/sheet metal, standing and walking for 8-hour shifts.
• Assist in Sub Assembly during wait times due to workflow variations.
• Retrieve materials and conduct unit testing in the yard as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in power tools, assembly, and fitting.
• Experience with drills, hand tools, and mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read blueprints and use a tape measure.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a mechanical role.
• Strong background in fabrication, fitting, construction, and installation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and experience with hand and power tools.
• Manufacturing background or experience in construction, such as deck building or contracting.
• Flexibility to perform various tasks and a positive approach to work.
• Computer skills are a plus, with a minimum of 6 months in an assembly role.
• Ability to take feedback well and adapt to different areas of the assembly process.

Why Work Here?

Experience a family-like environment where everyone, from the CEO down, values and appreciates your contribution. Benefit from weekly pay, a 401k match, and comprehensive health plans. Enjoy additional perks such as flex time off, a bonus plan, and a safety glasses program. Our team-oriented culture ensures a supportive and rewarding work experience.

Work Environment

Work in a non-climate controlled facility, bustling with activity and machinery. The environment involves handling large pieces of glass, sheet metal, and steel frames. The shift is from 7am to 3:30pm, with occasional overtime on weekdays and Saturdays. Embrace a dynamic and collaborative team environment where flexibility and adaptability are key.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chester,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 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.

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.