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Job Title: Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

Join our team as a Mechanical Assembler, where you will be part of one of three different assembly departments. We have six openings, one in each department. Choose between our 1st shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday, or our 2nd shift from 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM, Monday to Thursday, which offers a 15% shift differential.

Responsibilities

+ Perform assembly tasks in Magnet Assembly, Gear Motor, or Medical Assembler roles, depending on the department.

+ Utilize hand and power tools to assemble brakes and clutches used in medical devices, farm equipment, and government applications.

+ Read and interpret blueprints to ensure precise assembly of components.

+ Work with epoxy machines, especially in Magnet Assembly.

+ Engage in electronic or gear motor assembly as part of career advancement opportunities.

Essential Skills

+ 1 year of mechanical or electro-mechanical assembly experience.

+ Proficiency in using hand tools (calipers, micrometers) and power tools.

+ Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints.

+ Mechanical inclination, such as hobby auto mechanics or medical assemblers transitioning careers.

+ Ability to work independently and maintain focus on tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in sub assembly, light mechanical assembly, and soldering.

+ Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform mechanical repairs.

+ Hands-on experience in electronic and mechanical assembly.

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, quarterly bonuses after your first year, and flexible spending accounts. Enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) match. Advance your career with tuition reimbursement and numerous opportunities for growth.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled, clean manufacturing environment with bench assembly for mechanical brakes, gear motors, and drives. As a leader in automation technology, we provide a low volume, high product mix environment where you may assemble multiple products daily. Attention to detail is crucial. Expect to work in a well-conditioned space while wearing gloves during assembly to protect against 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 Nov 30, 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.