Mechanical Assembler at Aerotek

Magnetics Department

Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you will work in various departments, learning the assembly and build process from start to finish. You will be required to work over 50 hours a week, starting at 5 AM, in a clean shop. This role demands a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic jobs using a tape measure. The job entails labor-intensive tasks, requiring you to stand all day, with responsibilities varying based on your experience and skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean, break down, repair, and assemble furnaces/coils using chisels, hammers, and other tools.
• Use hand and power tools to disassemble units and assemble coils, involving tasks like sandblasting and applying epoxy.
• Perform mechanical assembly to fit components into cabinets, following drawings and instructions.
• Connect wires in panels using point-to-point wiring, following diagrams and pictures.
• Install wire channels, wires, and additional hardware to complete control panels.
• Work independently in a paint booth to mask, prep, and spray coils and furnaces.
• Engage in mechanical assembly of systems and subsystems, requiring measurement and pipefitting skills.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to perform repetitive labor duties
• Capability to stand for entire shifts
• Aptitude to train and willingness to learn
• Basic math skills, including adding and subtracting fractions
• Experience with power tools, saws, hand tools, and screw guns

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Brazing and soldering skills (can be taught)
• Experience in rough carpentry, framing, automotive, HVAC, and plumbing
• Industrial painting and sandblasting skills
• Previous experience in heavy industrial manufacturing or technical schooling

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, 10 days of holiday pay, health and vision benefits, 100% dental cleaning coverage, life insurance, and a 401K plan. Benefit from a company-sponsored profit-sharing plan, temperature-controlled environment, and a generous tuition reimbursement program for you and your immediate family. Additionally, receive production bonuses and up to 15% profit sharing, potentially adding $8-15K to your annual earnings.

Work Environment

Work in a state-of-the-art, fast-paced manufacturing facility with approximately 200 employees. The facility is structured to support global manufacturing, engineering, service, and support. Dress code includes work boots, work attire, and jeans, with work shirts provided after a few weeks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burlington, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 Burlington, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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 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 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.