Assembly Technician at Aerotek

Job Title: Assembly Technician
Job Description

Join our team as an Assembly Technician, where you will be responsible for the mechanical assembly of test equipment, including our flagship model, the 'Eclipse' test machine. You will build machines from blueprints, completing plumbing and electrical wiring using hand tools and power tools. This position requires flexibility to train on a Noon to 10:30 pm shift before transitioning to the 2nd shift from 4:30 pm to 3 am, Monday through Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly of test equipment using blueprints.
• Complete plumbing and electrical wiring with hand tools and power tools.
• Build and assemble machines from start to finish according to design specifications.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency in using screwdrivers, impact guns, and pliers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude to assemble from a print or diagram is preferred.

Why Work Here?

We foster a laid-back and family-oriented culture that emphasizes continuous learning and growth. Our team is cross-trained to ensure employee satisfaction and professional development. We value long-term commitment and provide opportunities to learn a trade within our company.

Work Environment

Our work environment is clean and well-organized, focusing on the manufacturing and assembly of pathology, histology, necropsy, and morgue equipment. The facility supports a family-oriented culture with various departments such as Engineering, Machining, Welding, Metal Finishing, and Shipping/Receiving. Employees are required to wear working attire, including a welding helmet, gloves, and steel toe boots. We pride ourselves on creating a finished product from raw materials all under one roof, with a total of 84 employees and 10 welders in the welding group.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison Heights, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Madison Heights,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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.

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.