Entry Level Assemblers/ Warehouse / General Labour - $16.50/Hr

Aerotek; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Mechanical Assembler for a first-shift role in Colonial Heights, VA. You will assemble refrigeration cases and sub-assemblies, read work orders, and ensure proper installation with hand and power tools.

You will measure parts, verify tolerances, and maintain quality while rotating through stations to meet daily targets. You will work in a clean, safety-focused facility with standard safety and quality procedures, offering full benefits and a teamwork-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude in manufacturing/assembly.
• Ability to read work orders, assembly instructions, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools in a production setting.
• Ability to read measurements accurately and use measuring instruments.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and component fastening methods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable attendance for first-shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assemble refrigeration cases and sub-assemblies, including tanks, canopies, base frames, hardware kits, plenums, and related components.
• Read and interpret work orders, assembly instructions, and production documents to understand build requirements.
• Identify parts and ensure accurate installation according to specifications and assembly guidelines.
• Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to complete assemblies.
• Measure and verify dimensions using rulers, tape measures, metal squares, and other measuring devices.
• Install and secure components using bolts, screws, rivets, speed clips, and other fastening hardware.
• Apply material gauging and dimensional requirements to ensure proper fit, function, and quality.
• Rotate between workstations as needed to support production demands.
• Work collaboratively with assembly team members to complete products on schedule.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.
• Support general production and labor activities to achieve daily output targets.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading instructions

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

First shift

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Tape measure

Rulers

Power tools

Job description

Mechanical Assembler – Key Responsibilities

• Assemble refrigeration cases and sub-assemblies, including tanks, canopies, base frames, hardware kits, plenums, and related components.
• Read and interpret work orders, assembly instructions, and production documents to understand build requirements.
• Identify parts and ensure accurate installation according to specifications and assembly guidelines.
• Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to complete assemblies.
• Measure and verify dimensions using rulers, tape measures, metal squares, and other measuring devices.
• Install and secure components using bolts, screws, rivets, speed clips, and other fastening hardware.
• Apply material gauging and dimensional requirements to ensure proper fit, function, and quality.
• Rotate between workstations as needed to support production demands.
• Work collaboratively with assembly team members to complete products on schedule.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.
• Support general production and labor activities to achieve daily output targets.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in a manufacturing, production, or assembly environment.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, assembly instructions, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools in a production setting.
• Ability to accurately read measurements and use measuring instruments.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and component fastening methods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work a consistent first-shift schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous assembly line experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience assembling mechanical or electrical products.
• General labor experience within a production facility.
• Ability to work across multiple stations and adapt to changing production priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to push and pull refrigeration cases weighing approximately 200-800 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequent walking, reaching, bending, twisting, and lifting.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and awkward positions when required.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and sitting during assembly activities.

Work Environment

• Clean, organized light-industrial manufacturing facility.
• Assembly-line environment utilizing hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
• Safety-focused workplace with established procedures and quality standards.
• First-shift schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
• Team-oriented production environment with a focus on quality, efficiency, and collaboration.

Why Join?

• Join a values-driven organization focused on teamwork, integrity, and customer satisfaction.
• Work in a clean, well-maintained, and safety-conscious manufacturing facility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).
• Flexible holiday benefits supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to a collaborative culture that values employee growth and recognition.
• Assemble refrigeration cases and sub-assemblies, including tanks, canopies, base frames, hardware kits, plenums, and related components.
• Read and interpret work orders, assembly instructions, and production documents to understand build requirements.
• Identify parts and ensure accurate installation according to specifications and assembly guidelines.
• Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to complete assemblies.
• Measure and verify dimensions using rulers, tape measures, metal squares, and other measuring devices.
• Install and secure components using bolts, screws, rivets, speed clips, and other fastening hardware.
• Apply material gauging and dimensional requirements to ensure proper fit, function, and quality.
• Rotate between workstations as needed to support production demands.
• Work collaboratively with assembly team members to complete products on schedule.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.
• Support general production and labor activities to achieve daily output targets.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in a manufacturing, production, or assembly environment.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, assembly instructions, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools in a production setting.
• Ability to accurately read measurements and use measuring instruments.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and component fastening methods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work a consistent first-shift schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous assembly line experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience assembling mechanical or electrical products.
• General labor experience within a production facility.
• Ability to work across multiple stations and adapt to changing production priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to push and pull refrigeration cases weighing approximately 200-800 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequent walking, reaching, bending, twisting, and lifting.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and awkward positions when required.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and sitting during assembly activities.

Work Environment

• Clean, organized light-industrial manufacturing facility.
• Assembly-line environment utilizing hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
• Safety-focused workplace with established procedures and quality standards.
• First-shift schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
• Team-oriented production environment with a focus on quality, efficiency, and collaboration.

Why Join?

• Join a values-driven organization focused on teamwork, integrity, and customer satisfaction.
• Work in a clean, well-maintained, and safety-conscious manufacturing facility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).
• Flexible holiday benefits supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to a collaborative culture that values employee growth and recognition.

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 $16.50 - $16.50/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Colonial Heights, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.