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Job Title: Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

We are seeking skilled Mechanical Assemblers for our three diverse assembly departments, with a total of six openings available. These positions are available across two shifts: the first shift operates from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and the second shift runs from 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM, Monday through Thursday, with a 15% shift differential. Successful candidates will work with brakes and clutches used in medical companies, farm equipment, and US government applications, such as surgical robots, gurneys, hospital beds, and MRI machines.

Responsibilities

+ Perform assembly tasks in one of the three departments: Magnet Assembly, Gear Motor Assembly, or Medical Assembly.

+ Utilize hand and power tools to assemble mechanical components.

+ Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accurate assembly.

+ Work with small parts, requiring attention to detail and precision.

+ Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.

+ Wear gloves during assembly to prevent oils and adhesives from contacting hands.

Essential Skills

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

+ Proficient in using hand tools such as calipers and micrometers.

+ Experience with power tools and mechanical assembly.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

+ Mechanical inclination and aptitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in the industry is a plus.

+ Ability to work independently and remain on task.

+ Hobby auto mechanics or medical assemblers seeking a new career path.

Why Work Here?

We offer competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans, along with quarterly bonuses after your first year. Enjoy the flexibility of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA). Our employees receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays, as well as a 401(k) Match. We support your growth with Tuition Reimbursement and provide numerous Opportunities for Advancement.

Work Environment

This role is set in a climate-controlled, clean manufacturing environment focused on bench assembly of mechanical brakes, gear motors, and drives. As a leader in automation technology, the facility offers a low volume, high product mix environment where attention to detail is crucial. You will be assembling multiple products in a day and are expected to remain clean throughout your shift with the use of gloves during assembly.

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 Dec 15, 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.