• Machine Assembler

    Aerotek (South Bend, IN)


    Job Title: Machine Assembler

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled assembler for our location in South Bend, IN. The role involves working at heights and using ladders, as well as fastening joints and seams in sheet metal using fasteners and drivers. The successful candidate will ensure that all work meets quality specifications and adheres to safety guidelines. Experience in a team environment is beneficial, and experience in construction is advantageous.

    Responsibilities

    + Screw sheet metal panels together.

    + Install insulation.

    + Use power tools such as drills, grinders, and plasma cutting equipment.

    + Lay out, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.

    + Utilize calculators and tape measures.

    + Fasten seams and joints together with bolts, rivets, caulks, and metal drive clips to assemble components into products.

    + Drill holes in metal for screws, bolts, and rivets.

    + Assemble and fit pre-fabricated parts to form subassemblies.

    + Maintain cleanliness of the work area.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in mechanical assembly, especially building large equipment.

    + Proficiency with power tools, including drills, grinders, and saws.

    + Experience in construction, particularly carpentry, drywall, or metal roofing.

    + Ability to read tape measures to 1/16th of an inch.

    + Ownership of or ability to acquire steel toe boots and basic hand tools (wrenches, socket wrenches).

    + Ability to lift 40 pounds.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a dynamic team where your skills in assembly and construction will be valued and honed. You will work in an environment that encourages collaboration and skill development, with opportunities to work on important projects that impact commercial building infrastructures.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work takes place in a fabrication shop environment, which can be darker, dirtier, and louder than typical office settings. You will be working on large control panels that sit atop commercial buildings. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with potential overtime on Fridays and Saturdays.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Bend, IN.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 South Bend,IN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 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.