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Job Description

The Assembler – 1st Shift role focuses on performing repetitive, station-based assembly work to build large commercial HVAC units in a modern manufacturing facility. You will work at a designated station on an assembly line, using hand and power tools to assemble components, follow safety protocols, and support changing production needs. This position offers structured training, opportunities to learn new skills such as brazing and blueprint reading, and the potential to work across multiple plants as operations expand.

Responsibilities

• Perform repetitive assembly work at a single assigned station on the production line, following standardized work instructions.
• Assemble large HVAC units and their components used in commercial buildings such as apartment complexes, hospitals, and other large facilities.
• Use hand tools and power tools daily to complete mechanical assembly tasks safely and efficiently.
• Adapt to changing work assignments as production needs shift from station to station based on customer demand.
• Stand and move around the facility for a large portion of the workday while performing assembly tasks.
• Participate in safety training during the first week and consistently adhere to all safety protocols and procedures.
• Assist in brazing, soldering, operating machines and presses, hanging and unhanging parts, and performing quality checks and tests once fully trained.
• Support the testing of units multiple times before they are shipped, ensuring they meet quality and performance standards.
• Identify and report any malfunctions, defects, or issues with equipment or assembled units to the production supervisor promptly.
• Enter and work inside large units as needed to properly assemble internal components once training progresses.
• Learn to read and understand blueprints to ensure accurate assembly of components and adherence to specifications.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area, ensuring tools and materials are properly stored and readily accessible.
• Collaborate with team members and follow guidance from lead technicians to achieve production and quality goals.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including bending and twisting to enter and work inside large units.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repetitively, up to 44 times per shift, based on previous work experience.
• Comfort with climbing into large units to complete assembly tasks, in an environment that is not considered confined space under OSHA standards.
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude toward training from the ground up.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with tools in a manufacturing setting.
• Reliability in following safety protocols and production procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1 year of assembly experience.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools in an industrial or construction environment.
• Electrical experience, including familiarity with basic electrical components or conduit work.
• Strong mechanical inclination and comfort working with mechanical systems and components.
• Ability to read or willingness to learn to read blueprints and assembly diagrams.
• Experience working on an assembly line in a manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a comprehensive total rewards package that supports employees’ health, financial security, and professional growth. Benefits begin on the first day of direct employment, eliminating waiting periods and providing immediate access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with HSA and FSA options. A competitive retirement program includes a 6% 401(k) match that vests immediately and an additional 2% core contribution after three years. Generous time-off benefits include three weeks of vacation, 40 hours of sick time, nine paid holidays, and one floating holiday, supporting work-life balance. Employees can take advantage of tuition assistance to further their education, as well as wellness initiatives such as a Be Well Program and a fitness reimbursement program. The culture emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork, with structured training and support from experienced lead technicians to help employees grow their skills and advance in a stable, expanding manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a temperature-controlled, very clean manufacturing facility that assembles large HVAC units. Workstations are well organized, with tools and materials arranged to support efficient assembly, and testing stations are being built out as part of a newer plant environment. You will work on 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime is typically voluntary, with current operations including work on two out of four weekends, and may become mandatory with notice from production supervision. You will spend much of the day on your feet at a single station, working with hand tools, power tools, and various machines and presses. The facility operates multiple plants, and you may be assigned to or eventually move between plants as operations grow. You will work alongside team members and shadow a lead technician during the first few weeks to ensure you are fully trained and supported in a structured, safety-focused environment.

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

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Kentwood,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.