Bench Mechanic

Aerotek; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Aerotek in Gardena, CA is seeking a Bench Mechanic for a contract-to-hire role onsite. You will read blueprints to determine fabrication sequences, deburr parts, and remove burrs from finished chem mill components in a dynamic aerospace production setting.

The position involves fabricating, assembling, installing sheet metal parts, and performing precision finishing with hand tools, aiming for quality workmanship and timely delivery. Eligible for benefits after transition.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications.
• Determine sequence and methods for fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
• Perform all deburring operations.
• Strip remaining maskant and silastic from finished chem mill parts.
• Remove burrs and sharp edges using various hand tools and materials such as files and edge breakers.
• Smooth edges and remove build-ups with air or electric equipment using abrasive disks and sleeves.

Skills

Grinding

Deburring

Fabrication

Plan & Layout

Welding

Job description

Job Title: Bench Mechanic

Job Description

The role involves reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine the sequence and methods for fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products. It includes performing all deburring operations and removing burrs and sharp edges using various hand tools and materials.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications.
• Determine the sequence and methods for fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
• Perform all deburring operations.
• Strip remaining maskant and silastic from finished chem mill parts.
• Remove burrs and sharp edges using various hand tools and materials such as files and edge breakers.
• Smooth edges and remove build-ups with air or electric equipment using abrasive disks and sleeves.

Essential Skills

• Grinding
• Deburring
• Fabrication
• Plan, layout, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal parts, equipment, and products.
• Welding

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the opportunity for overtime and a steady weekly schedule. Once you transition to a direct position, benefit from a 401k retirement plan with company stock.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic aerospace production and machine shop environment. The facility in Gardena focuses on aerostructure, working on fuselage sections and wings for major aircraft models such as the Airbus A220/A320 and Boeing 737/787.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gardena, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Gardena,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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.