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Assembler 1st Shift @ Aerotek

Kentwood, Michigan, USOnsiteTemporary
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Assembler

Job DescriptionJoin our team as an Assembler for our facilities where we manufacture large HVAC units. This position is on the 1st shift, running from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with voluntary overtime and occasional mandatory overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Perform repetitive assembly work at one of the designated stations, with training provided based on production needs.
  • Assemble large air conditioning units for commercial buildings, including apartment complexes and hospitals.
  • Utilize hand tools and power tools daily to assemble various components.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and participate in safety training during the first week.
  • Engage in brazing, soldering, operating machines and presses, and perform quality checks and tests once fully trained.
  • Report any malfunctions or defects to the production supervisor.
  • Learn to understand and interpret blueprints.
  • Assist in assembling components by getting inside units, demonstrating the size and complexity of the units.

Essential Skills

  • 6 months of manufacturing experience.
  • Physically inclined, able to bend, twist, and lift up to 40 lbs repetitively.
  • Comfortable with climbing into units for assembly purposes.
  • Good attitude and willingness to learn with training provided from the ground up.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • 1 year of assembly experience.
  • Experience with hand tools and power tools.
  • Electrical experience.
  • Mechanically inclined with mechanical aptitude.

Why Work Here? We offer outstanding benefits that are active from day one of direct employment. Enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 6% 401k match vested immediately. Benefit from three weeks of vacation, 40 hours of sick time, nine paid holidays, and one floating holiday. Additional perks include a tuition assistance program, a Be Well Program, and a Fitness Reimbursement Program. Work EnvironmentWork in a temperature-controlled and very clean environment with well-organized stations equipped with necessary tools. Collaborate with team members and receive guidance from a lead technician during the initial weeks. Our facilities are new and still developing testing stations to further support assembly processes.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kentwood, MI.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Kentwood,MI.

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.

Skills

hvac assemblyhand toolspower toolsbrazingsolderingblueprint readingquality checksmachine operationelectrical experiencemechanical aptitudeproduction reportingteam collaborationsafety complianceclimbing assembly

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