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Job Title: Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled mechanical assembler to join our team. You will primarily be responsible for brazing copper to copper piping using an oxyacetylene torch, ensuring each unit meets custom specifications. This role involves cutting piping to length, brazing it together, and assembling the housing for these units. You will need to interpret blueprints and work collaboratively to ensure all projects meet customer needs. This position requires considerable physical activity, including bending, kneeling, and twisting throughout the day.

Responsibilities

+ Brazing copper to copper piping using an oxyacetylene torch.

+ Cutting piping to required lengths based on custom specifications.

+ Assembling housing for units as per blueprints.

+ Interpreting and working from blueprints to meet customer needs.

+ Collaborating in teams to ensure project completion.

Essential Skills

+ Mechanical aptitude with at least 3 months of experience in mechanical assembly, complex machine operation, or construction.

+ Proficiency in using a tape measure for precise cutting.

+ Experience with brazing and mechanical assembly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with schematic and blueprint interpretation.

+ Familiarity with hand tools and general labor tasks.

+ Experience in welding, particularly entry-level MIG welding on mild steel, is advantageous.

+ Experience in farming machinery repair or car maintenance is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that offers job security and growth opportunities, even during economic downturns. Work in a custom shop where every project is unique, providing a dynamic and engaging work experience. Enjoy pay increases based on performance, and take advantage of the opportunity to train in other areas such as brazing, quality, and function testing. Our clean and organized shop ensures an efficient workflow.

Work Environment

Work in a large, well-lit manufacturing building, collaborating in teams of 3-4 people in a fast-paced environment. While the work is physically demanding and can get dirty, the shop is kept clean and organized. The hours are 5:00am-3:30pm, Monday through Thursday. Although there is no A/C, fans are used to maintain airflow. Steel-toed shoes and long pants are required daily.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ramsey, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Ramsey,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 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.