Mechanical Assembler

2 weeks ago

Colonial Heights, VA, United States Aerotek Full time

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler

Overview

Join our team as a Mechanical Assembler , contributing to either Sub-Assembly or General Assembly operations. In this role, you’ll develop hands-on skills working with metal brackets, hand and power tools, and caulking equipment to ensure high-quality window unit assembly. Your attention to detail will be critical for inspecting components and maintaining manufacturing standards. Construction and automotive experience is highly beneficial for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install metal brackets and use hand/power tools to attach fasteners, clips, and other hardware to window units.

  • Apply caulking to seal gaps and verify seal integrity for optimal window performance.

  • Paint material ends and work with insulation (non-fiberglass).

  • Wrap netting around finished units and perform quality checks throughout the process.

  • Safely handle large glass panes and sheet metal while standing and walking for extended periods.

  • Retrieve materials from the yard and conduct unit testing in designated booths as required.

Essential Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years in a mechanical role.

  • Experience in mechanical assembly, blueprint reading, fabrication, fitting, and installation.

  • Proficiency with hand and power tools.

  • 1–2 years of construction experience in a mechanical setting.

  • Prior experience in construction or automotive work is a strong plus.

Preferred Skills

  • Strong mechanical aptitude; basic computer skills are a plus.

  • Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.

  • Familiarity with large-unit assembly processes.

  • Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks and openness to feedback.

Why Join Us?

  • Family-oriented culture where leadership values every associate.

  • Weekly pay and competitive benefits, including:

  • 401(k) with up to 5% employer match

  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability

  • Life insurance coverage

  • Flexible time off starting at 15 days

  • Bonus plan eligibility

  • Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options.

  • Support for safety gear, including prescription glasses and steel-toed boots.

Work Environment

  • Fast-paced, non-climate-controlled manufacturing setting with large glass, sheet metal, and steel frames.

  • Team-oriented atmosphere with occasional outdoor material handling.

  • Standard shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM , with mandatory overtime as needed to meet production goals.

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 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.

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