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Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Join a dynamic team working in a clean environment where you will assemble small drones, each three feet or smaller, for military and defense applications. You will be on your feet throughout the day, utilizing small hand tools to make and assemble parts and sub-assemblies. Quality checks on parts to ensure they are correctly made is a crucial part of the role. Following checklists and procedures with strong attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

+ Assemble small drones using hand tools.

+ Conduct quality checks on parts and sub-assemblies.

+ Follow detailed checklists and procedures to ensure quality control.

+ Maintain mechanical aptitude throughout assembly tasks.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in medical assembly and medical devices.

+ Proficiency with hand tools and quality control processes.

+ Knowledge of UAVs, drones, RC systems, and military standards.

+ Understanding of electrical and avionics systems.

+ Competency in using calipers and micrometers.

+ Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS 9100, and TS16949 standards.

+ Computer skills including Microsoft Office.

+ Ability to work with small parts, assemblies, and tight tolerances.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Quality certifications such as TS16949, ISO 9001, and AS 9100.

+ Experience with ERP systems.

+ Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic assembly

+ Experience in medical device assembly and RC hobbies.

Why Work Here?

Join a company recognized as a top five employer, where you will be part of creating fascinating products. Enjoy free breakfast and lunch every day, and benefit from zero healthcare premiums if you transition to a permanent position. There is an onsite gym available for permanent employees.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled, relaxed, and clean environment with individual work benches. The position is a first shift role from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch and two 15-minute breaks. Overtime is expected.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, Georgia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $34.00/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 Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.