About this role
Job Title: Mechanical Assembler Job DescriptionThis role focuses on assembling complex material handling and robotic automation equipment used primarily in the food, beverage, and chemical industries. You will work from detailed machine and assembly drawings, controls schematics, and bills of materials to build high-quality palletizers, conveyors, and related systems. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, precise assembly skills, and the ability to contribute to continuous improvement efforts across the organization.Responsibilities
• Interpret and work from machine drawings, machine assembly drawings, controls schematics, and bills of materials to accurately assemble equipment according to specifications. • Perform structural assembly, mechanical drive assembly, fluid control assembly, guard and cover assembly, general mechanical assembly, and simple electrical assembly using hand and power tools. • Ensure all work reflects high-quality workmanship, neatness, and acceptable efficiency standards. • Engage in the reduction and elimination of non-value-added work by following established processes and contributing ideas for continuous improvement. • Complete quality assurance checks in accordance with established documentation and standards (including Blue Book requirements). • Accurately document labor hours, material issues and returns, material moves, and material scrap reports in the appropriate systems. • Execute inventory reordering policies, including Kanban processes, to maintain appropriate stock levels of parts and materials. • Prepare equipment for shipment, including machine teardown and any required disassembly or packaging steps. • Collaborate with assembly teams of 26 people to complete projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule. • Work safely on platforms that may be up to approximately 20 feet high and 70 feet long when required for assembly tasks. Why Work Here?Employees enjoy a supportive, small-company atmosphere backed by the resources of a larger corporation, creating both stability and a close-knit culture. The organization offers health, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays and floating holidays, and annual raises. Team members benefit from flexibility during the workday, including reasonable break practices, as well as regular company cookouts and holiday events such as treat bars and social gatherings. Employees also have opportunities to receive tickets to events through a company suite at the local stadium, contributing to a positive work-life balance and an engaging, people-focused culture.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sun Prairie, WI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.50 - $23.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Sun Prairie,WI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.