Mechanical Assembler

Company: Aerotek
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Mechanical Assembler Job Description This position involves working in the AC, DC, or wiring departments, primarily focused on assembling solar panel power boxes and switchboards. The role requires working a 1st shift schedule, typically Monday to Thursday, 5 AM to 3:30PM. You will be guaranteed 40 to 45 hours weekly, with training conducted during the 1st shift. Responsibilities Set up daily jobs by preparing panel boxes, switchboards, and wires. Assemble parts based on blueprints, placing components into the back of panels and feeding wires through. Work collaboratively within a team on the assembly line, focusing on either wire spooling or assembly. Utilize hand tools, air power tools, and torque wrenches for assembly tasks. Screw in screws, nuts, and bolts, and strip wires into metal plates to assemble power boxes. Achieve a daily target of assembling 64 panels once fully trained. Essential Skills Proficiency in mechanical assembly and blueprint reading. Ability to read a tape measure. Experience using basic hand tools, power tools, and understanding of wiring. Additional Skills & Qualifications Capability to read prints akin to Ikea assembly instructions. Willingness to learn the operation of crimping devices, wire machines, and strip machines. Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Why Work Here? Enjoy a clean, laid-back, team-oriented environment with on-the-job training. This role is ideal for individuals with basic assembly knowledge seeking to advance their careers. Work Environment The facility is clean and manual labor involves lifting up to 40 lbs. The team works collaboratively on the assembly line and during wire spooling. The environment is casual, requiring shirts with sleeves, shorts or pants without holes, and steel-toe boots. Employees can wear headphones with one earbud during work. Safety glasses and gloves are provided if needed. The shop is non-temperature controlled and equipped with fans, accommodating roughly 4-6 people per team, with 20 people in total on the 1st shift. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Walker, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Walker,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 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 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. Company Description 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. Company Description 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.

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