Unit Builder Outdoor 1st Shift

Aerotek; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k)

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek in Grenada, MS is seeking an Assembly Technician for outdoor final assembly of large units. You will follow dimensional drawings, use hand and power tools, and perform casing, wiring, and sub-assembly tasks in a rugged, outdoor production setting. This contract-to-hire role operates on the 1st shift from about 5:00 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday with mandatory Friday and Saturday work. You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, wear PPE, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow provided drawings and dimensions.
• Proficient with hand and basic power tools, including pneumatic tools.
• Capable of repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assembles units according to drawings, safety and quality standards.
• Rotates across multiple workstations and follows group leader instructions.
• Uses hand and power tools to complete final assembly tasks.
• Performs casing, wiring, and sub-assembly mating as required.
• Records completed processes and maintains documentation.
• Identifies nonconforming parts and reports issues promptly.
• Maintains safety PPE usage and adheres to safety procedures.
• Works overtime as needed, including Fridays and Saturdays.

Skills

Read drawings

Lifting 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Team player

PPE compliance

Attendance

Stand/walk

Manual dexterity

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Pliers

Wrenches

Tape measure

Job description

Job Title: Assembly Technician Outdoor Final Assembly

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling large units in an outdoor, production-plant environment by following dimensional drawings, safety standards, and quality procedures. You will rotate between multiple workstations, use hand and power tools to complete casing, wiring, and sub-assembly mating, and accurately record completed processes while supporting a team-driven operation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble units according to dimensional drawings, safety requirements, and established quality methods.
• Follow instructions from the group leader to perform a variety of assembly tasks across multiple workstations.
• Use hand and power tools such as pneumatic impact tools, pliers, and wrenches to complete assigned tasks.
• Perform casing and wiring activities as part of the final assembly process.
• Conduct sub-assembly mating to ensure components fit and function correctly.
• Recognize errant or nonconforming parts and promptly report issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Accurately record completed processes and maintain documentation as required.
• Move between several workstations throughout the shift to support production needs.
• Lift and handle materials and components, including repetitive lifting of items up to 50 lbs, while following safe lifting practices.
• Use all assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times and follow all safety procedures.
• Maintain excellent attendance, a positive attitude, and a strong team-oriented approach.
• Adapt to changes in tasks, priorities, and processes in a fast-paced production environment.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing assembly work in a production, manufacturing, or general labor environment.
• Ability to read and follow provided drawings and basic dimensional information.
• Proficiency using hand tools and basic power tools, including pneumatic impact tools, pliers, wrenches, and tape measures.
• Capability to perform repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs safely.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods and perform stooping and other physical movements required in a large plant environment.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in a nontemperature-controlled environment.
• Flexibility and openness to change in tasks and priorities.
• Strong team orientation and willingness to support coworkers across multiple workstations.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and a consistently positive attitude.
• Commitment to using all assigned PPE and following safety procedures at all times.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in large-scale or final assembly environments is beneficial.
• Comfort working around cranes, trucks, and large equipment used to move and load completed units.
• Strong initiative to learn new tasks, tools, and processes.
• Attention to detail when identifying and reporting errant parts and recording completed processes.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime as required, including Fridays and Saturdays on the same shift.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that can include paid vacation, 401(k), health, dental, vision, and life insurance, flexible spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, and additional perks. The organization is recognized as an employer of choice in the local area and offers long-term, stable employment with opportunities to learn new skills, grow within a hands-on environment, and contribute to a collaborative, team-focused culture.

Work Environment

This position operates in a large plant environment with final assembly performed outdoors on the dock, where cranes and trucks load very large units. The work setting is nontemperature-controlled and literally out in the elements, so you should expect exposure to varying weather conditions throughout the year. You will work primarily on 1st shift, from approximately 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with mandatory Friday and Saturday work currently on the same shift schedule. The role requires standing and walking for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs (both repetitive and non-repetitive), and stooping as needed. Proper use of assigned PPE is required at all times to ensure safety in this active, industrial environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grenada, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grenada, MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 1, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grenada,MS.

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.