Mechanical Assembler 1st Shift Weekday Req 6110

Aerotek; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Ride share options

Biweekly pay

Break room

Career growth

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Mechanical Assembler for the first shift in Memphis, TN. You will assemble large cooling units in a clean, controlled manufacturing environment, using hand and power tools to complete mechanical assembly per customer specifications.

This contract-to-hire role offers steady weekday hours, opportunities for growth within a large facility, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Previous assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to follow written and verbal directions from leads, diagrams, and visual aids.
• Comfort working with hand tools and power tools in a production setting.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for assembly and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and write to understand work instructions and diagrams.
• Capability to perform visual inspection to verify correct assembly and product quality.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, including team lifts, and use manual lifting devices safely.
• Willingness and ability to work Monday-Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime as required.
• Ability to work under direct supervision and follow standardized procedures consistently.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble large cooling units according to customer specifications and visual aids.
• Perform metal framing, copper tubing work, piping, drilling holes, and metal tubing assembly as required.
• Utilize hand and power tools safely and effectively to complete standardized and repetitive assembly operations.
• Manually assemble inserted components per visual aids, verifying specifications before and after assembly.
• Inspect parts and assemblies to ensure work was performed correctly, using visual inspection techniques.
• Apply basic mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot simple issues during assembly and coordinate with teammates when tasks require multiple team members.
• Follow written and verbal directions from leads, diagrams, schematics, and standardized procedures.
• Utilize manual and automated lifting devices and perform heavy lifting, including team lifts, while adhering to product safety specifications.
• Coordinate tasks with other manufacturing staff to fulfill customer requirements, including box build and/or coating activities.
• Organize and maintain spare parts inventory and order spare parts as needed to fulfill customer orders.
• Keep up to date on spare parts inventory locations to ensure efficient order fulfillment.
• Assist with maintaining area organization and 5S attributes to support a clean and efficient work environment.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings, provide information on issues, and help drive corrective actions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and tools as directed.
• Work under direct, close supervision, following routine, standardized procedures and escalating complex issues when needed.
• Respond effectively to conflicting deadlines, changing priorities, and continuous interruptions while maintaining quality standards.
• Work overtime as required to meet production and customer demands.
• Label finished units and components accurately in accordance with production and quality requirements.

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler 1st Shift Weekdays Job Description

This role focuses on assembling large cooling units and related mechanical components in a clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing environment. You will use hand and power tools to build and pipe metal and copper tubing, perform basic mechanical assembly, and ensure products meet customer specifications. The position offers hands-on training, steady weekday hours, and the opportunity to grow within a large, expanding facility.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble large cooling units according to customer specifications and visual aids.

• Perform metal framing, copper tubing work, piping, drilling holes, and metal tubing assembly as required.

• Utilize hand and power tools safely and effectively to complete standardized and repetitive assembly operations.

• Manually assemble inserted components per visual aids, verifying specifications before and after assembly.

• Inspect parts and assemblies to ensure work was performed correctly, using visual inspection techniques.

• Apply basic mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot simple issues during assembly and coordinate with teammates when tasks require multiple team members.

• Follow written and verbal directions from leads, diagrams, schematics, and standardized procedures.

• Utilize manual and automated lifting devices and perform heavy lifting, including team lifts, while adhering to product safety specifications.

• Coordinate tasks with other manufacturing staff to fulfill customer requirements, including box build and/or coating activities.

• Organize and maintain spare parts inventory and order spare parts as needed to fulfill customer orders.

• Keep up to date on spare parts inventory locations to ensure efficient order fulfillment.

• Assist with maintaining area organization and 5S attributes to support a clean and efficient work environment.

• Participate in cross-functional meetings, provide information on issues, and help drive corrective actions.

• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and tools as directed.

• Work under direct, close supervision, following routine, standardized procedures and escalating complex issues when needed.

• Respond effectively to conflicting deadlines, changing priorities, and continuous interruptions while maintaining quality standards.

• Work overtime as required to meet production and customer demands.

• Label finished units and components accurately in accordance with production and quality requirements.

Essential Skills

• Previous assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions from leads, diagrams, and visual aids.

• Comfort working with hand tools and power tools in a production setting.

• Basic mechanical aptitude for assembly and troubleshooting.

• Ability to read and write to understand work instructions and diagrams.

• Capability to perform visual inspection to verify correct assembly and product quality.

• Ability to perform heavy lifting, including team lifts, and use manual lifting devices safely.

• Willingness and ability to work MondayThursday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime as required.

• Ability to work under direct supervision and follow standardized procedures consistently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical assembly, production, and assembly line work.

• Familiarity with blueprints and ability to read basic schematics is strongly preferred.

• Electrical knowledge and experience with basic electrical troubleshooting are a plus.

• Experience with tubing work, including copper and metal tubing, and related repair activities.

• Experience organizing spare parts inventories and supporting 5S or similar workplace organization programs.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and multiple deadlines.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy strong growth opportunities within an expanding manufacturing operation, supported by comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. The organization is known for genuinely taking care of its people, providing a clean, well-equipped break room, ride share options, and biweekly pay upon permanent hire. Team members benefit from a culture that values development, safety, and long-term career progression in a large, modern facility.

Work Environment

The role is based in an extremely clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing site with potential expansion into a multi-million square foot campus. Work is performed on a weekday 1st shift schedule, Monday through Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. The environment includes the use of hand and power tools, manual and automated lifting devices, and mechanical assembly equipment. A break room is available for employees, and ride share options support commuting. Steel toe shoes are required as part of the dress code, and no additional certifications are needed to work in this environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

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.