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Job Title: Machine Assembler

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled assembler for our location in South Bend, IN. This role involves working at heights and requires the ability to climb ladders. The ideal candidate will be responsible for fastening joints and seams in sheet metal using fasteners and drivers, ensuring all work aligns with quality specifications and safety guidelines. Experience in a team environment and a background in construction are advantageous for this position.

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

+ Proficiency in assembly, sheet metal, and use of hand and power tools

+ Experience with mechanical assembly and construction

+ Ability to read tape measures, levels, and squares

+ Capability to lift up to 40 pounds

+ Possession of steel-toed boots and a basic set of hand tools, or ability to acquire them within two weeks of starting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Previous experience in building large equipment

+ Construction experience in carpentry, drywall, or metal roofing

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints is a plus

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your skills in assembly and construction are valued. Enjoy a supportive work environment that fosters growth and skill development, with opportunities for hands-on experience in a specialized field.

Work Environment

Work in a fabrication shop environment, which can be darker, dirty, and loud. The company manufactures large control panels that sit on top of commercial buildings. Work hours are from 5 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 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 28, 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.