Job Title: Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling mechanical components and products by following detailed work orders, blueprints, and assembly instructions. You will use a variety of hand and power tools to measure, align, and assemble prefabricated parts while maintaining high quality standards and meeting production goals. Success in this position requires strong mechanical aptitude, precise attention to detail, and confidence working from prints rather than guesswork.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, blueprints, drawings, and assembly instructions to understand job requirements and specifications.
• Gather parts, hardware, and materials according to the bill of materials before starting each assembly.
• Measure and align prefabricated components using a tape measure and other tools to ensure proper fit and tolerances.
• Assemble mechanical components and subassemblies using hand and power tools, fasteners, rivets, and related hardware.
• Tack and secure components so that assemblies remain square, aligned, and structurally sound.
• Use a tape measure regularly to confirm dimensions and verify that assemblies meet specified tolerances.
• Perform self-quality checks on completed assemblies to ensure they meet engineering and production standards.
• Identify defects, misaligned parts, or other issues and accurately document any problems found during assembly.
• Rework or repair assemblies when engineering updates, design changes, or corrections are required.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe workstation that is ready for ongoing production.
• Work at a consistent and steady pace to meet daily and weekly production goals while maintaining quality.
• Follow all safety procedures when using hand and power tools and working on the production floor.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of manufacturing assembly experience.
• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools in a production or assembly environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work schematics, and assembly drawings.
• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with mechanical assemblies and hardware.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to performing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work from prints rather than guesswork.
• Capability to work at a steady pace to meet production goals while maintaining quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general production or assembly line environments.
• Back ground in mechanical assembly of prefabricated components.
• Familiarity with using various fasteners, rivets, and hardware in mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to perform basic self-inspection and quality checks on completed work.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain a clean and efficient workstation.

Why Work Here?

Join a production team where craftsmanship, precision, and safety are highly valued. You will work in an environment that recognizes the importance of attention to detail and rewards reliable performance and consistent quality. The schedule provides predictable hours during the week, supporting stability and work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to build and refine your mechanical assembly skills while contributing to a dependable, team-oriented production operation.

Work Environment

This position is based in a non-climate-controlled plant environment on the production floor. You will work Monday through Friday on one of the available shifts.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Apopka, FL.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Apopka,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 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.