Job Description
**Job Title: Mechanical Assembler**
_(Mechanical, Electronic, or Medical Industry)_
**Pay:** $20-$24 per hour (weekly pay)
**Shift Differential:** 15% for 2nd shift
**Shifts Available:**
+ **1st Shift:** 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Mon-Fri)
+ **2nd Shift:** 2:30 PM - 1:00 AM (Mon-Thu)
**About the Role**
Step into a role where precision and craftsmanship matter. As a Mechanical Assembler, you'll be part of a team building components that support industries ranging from **medical devices** to **agriculture** and **government applications** . You'll work in a **clean, climate-controlled facility** with modern equipment, assembling complex parts that require focus, skill, and attention to detail.
This is not repetitive production work - you'll handle a variety of assemblies daily, with opportunities to advance into specialized areas like **Electronics** or **Gearmotor assembly** .
**What You'll Do**
+ Assemble components in departments such as Magnet Assembly (Epoxy Machine), Gear Motor, or Medical/Electronics Assembly
+ Use hand and power tools to build brakes, clutches, and gear motors
+ Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accuracy in assembly
+ Work with small parts and complex assemblies requiring precision and care
+ Support continuous improvement by maintaining quality standards and efficiency
+ Grow into advanced assembly roles with training and mentorship opportunities
**What We're Looking For**
+ 1+ year of mechanical or electro-mechanical assembly experience
+ Proficiency with hand and power tools
+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints
+ Mechanical aptitude (auto mechanics, medical assembly, or similar experience)
+ Familiarity with calipers, micrometers, and soldering techniques
+ Experience in mechanical repair or light assembly
**Why You'll Love Working Here**
+ Competitive pay with **weekly paychecks**
+ **Quarterly bonuses** after your first year
+ Comprehensive benefits package including:
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ 401(k) with company match
+ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
+ Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
+ Tuition reimbursement for career development
+ Clear paths for **career advancement** into specialized assembly roles
**Work Environment**
+ Climate-controlled, clean manufacturing facility
+ Bench assembly of mechanical brakes, gear motors, and drives
+ Low-volume, high-product-mix environment - assemble multiple products daily
+ Gloves and protective gear provided for safe handling of oils and adhesives
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shakopee, MN.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.70 - $26.45/hr.
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 Shakopee,MN.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,
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