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Job Title: Assembly Technician

Job Description

Join our team as a full-time Assembly Technician, working Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Currently, shifts are from Monday to Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. There is an opportunity to work on Saturdays, although it is voluntary. Occasionally, a 9:00 pm to 6:30 am shift may be required based on project deadlines, and employees will be asked about their availability during the interview process.

Responsibilities

+ Dismantle, rebuild, adjust, clean, inspect, repair, paint, assemble (including electrical hookups), and adapt equipment for demonstration and development tests.

+ Operate all equipment for various tests and maintain primary and auxiliary equipment.

+ Read and interpret applicable blueprints and disassemble machinery using hand and power tools.

+ Fit and lay out mating parts of assemblies; locate, scribe, and/or spot punch the parts for additional machining.

+ Replace defective or worn parts and reassemble machinery.

+ Adjust clearance and timing of control devices to specifications.

+ Assemble, operate, disassemble, clean up, and reassemble all primary and auxiliary machinery as required or according to instructions.

+ Set up and prepare all primary and auxiliary equipment and establish rates as instructed.

+ Operate all primary and auxiliary test machinery and record pertinent data within prescribed criteria.

+ Conduct routine evaluation of sample materials as directed.

+ Modify components for tests to ensure successful demonstrations.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with assembly, machine building, and blueprint reading.

+ Proficiency in using hand and power tools.

+ Ability to read tape measures and interpret mechanical assembly instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Entry-level mechanically inclined individuals are welcome.

+ Experience in welding, pipefitting, automotive work, or military past is beneficial.

+ Electrical troubleshooting and repairs, schematic reading, and installation experience are nice to have.

+ Military veterans with Secret Clearance are a plus.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a great opportunity to learn a new trade and establish a long-term career with a reputable company. Employees benefit from a contract-to-direct role, with access to benefits, paid time off, and a 401k after direct hire.

Work Environment

Located in Saginaw, MI, and Texas, the company is a small, privately-run organization with a rich history since 1886. They are a leading manufacturer of mixing, compounding, and centrifugal separation equipment, providing a one-stop solution for design, build, installation, and service. The work environment emphasizes employee and client care, with a focus on delivering high-quality machines and services to major food and chemical companies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saginaw, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $31.00/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 Saginaw,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.