Mechanical Worker

Automation Personnel Services; Alabama; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-termdis

401(k) Retirement Plan matching

Referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a Mechanical Worker for a role based in Calera, AL. You will weld and perform mechanical tasks on railway car components in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Specific duties include MIG and TIG welding, wheel and brake shoe changes, and operating torches, cutting tools and grinders. The position is full-time with temporary-to-hire potential and offers weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Read a tape measure to 1/16 inch.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Pass a visible weld test.
• Wear steel toe boots.

Responsibilities

• MIG and TIG weld on railway cars, performing structural and repair welds as needed.
• Mechanical tasks such as changing wheels and brake shoes.
• Operating equipment such as torches, cutting tools and grinders.
• Working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Tape measure reading

Lift up to 75 lbs

Welding test

Steel toe boots

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

MECHANICAL WORKER

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Mechanical Worker for a company based in Calera, AL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to turn your mechanical skills into a rewarding career with steady work, growth opportunities, and a team that values what you do.

Pay Rate

$18.00 to $21.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours

Monday through Friday, 6 00 am to 4 30 pm.

Mechanical Worker Duties and Responsibilities

• Mig and Tig weld on railway cars, performing structural and repair welds as needed.
• Mechanical tasks such as, changing wheels and brake shoes.
• Operating equipment such as torches, cutting tools and grinders.
• Working in a non-climate-controlled environment

Mechanical Worker Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be able to read a tape measure to a 16th of an inch.
• Must have strength and stamina to lift materials up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a visible weld test
• Must have steel toe boots

Job Type

Full-time: Temporary to hire

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligiblecontingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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