Entry Level Avionics Installer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Technician I (Weekend 2nd Shift)

Job Description

This role focuses on performing basic mechanical and electronic assembly tasks in support of an electronic assembly line, working on large, intricate units built from the ground up. The position is a weekend 2nd shift role, with scheduled hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM. You will work as part of a collaborative team in a clean, temperature-controlled environment to assemble complex units using blueprints, wiring diagrams, and detailed work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic routine tasks to support electronic assembly line production.
• Assemble units using visual aids, verbal and written instructions, wiring lists, blueprints, and schematics.
• Prepare and kit parts for assembly using a bar code reader and other tools.
• Manually mask boards and prepare components for installation.
• Install and route wiring, mechanical parts, rails, cabinets, and conduit in large, complex units.
• Participate in building units from the base up, following layout and assembly prints for units up to approximately 8 feet tall and 16–20 feet in length.
• Contribute to full unit builds that may require installation of over 5,000 wires and multiple mechanical assemblies over an 11-day build cycle.
• Perform point-to-point testing and verification throughout installation based on client-specific blueprints.
• Use hand and power tools for mechanical assembly, panel building, machine building, and control panel assembly.
• Operate simple equipment such as swage tools, wire preparation tools, contact systems, preset dies, and cut-off machines as needed.
• Follow established ESD and safety procedures at all times.
• Accurately identify and handle electronic and mechanical components.
• Use a personal computer with a Windows-based operating system and related software to access documentation and company systems.
• Comply with all procedures within the company security policy.
• Collaborate with a team of technicians within a work cell to meet production and quality specifications.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support production and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in mechanical installation and assembly or closely related fields such as millwright work, airframe mechanics, install technicians, maintenance, or panel building.
• Ability to read and comprehend English verbal and written instructions, wiring lists, and technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, graphs, and schematics.
• Experience with mechanical assembly, including panel building, machine build, and control panel assembly.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools for mechanical and electrical assembly tasks.
• Ability to perform basic math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure.
• Capability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in a production environment.
• Comfort working with large, intricate units and performing detailed, repetitive tasks with high attention to detail.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using a Windows-based operating system and related software.
• Understanding and adherence to ESD and safety practices.
• High School Diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in avionics, A&P, military maintenance, facilities maintenance, or mechanical assembly technician roles is highly transferable and beneficial.
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and schematics for custom client orders.
• Experience in industrial, production, or machine building environments.
• Familiarity with soldering and industrial panel building is an asset.
• Experience working on large-scale control panels, panel boards, and control panel layouts.
• Comfort working in team-based cell production environments.
• Ability to handle complex installations involving thousands of wires and multiple mechanical subassemblies.
• Prior exposure to component identification and electronic assembly processes.
• Willingness to work weekend 2nd shift and additional Saturdays as needed.
• Open to overtime within structured limits, including potential double time for Sundays when in permanent status.

Why Work Here?

You join a company that invests deeply in employee growth and development, with clear pathways for advancement from entry-level roles into leadership positions. The organization is known for truly taking care of its people, offering an excellent benefits package that typically includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings options, paid time off, and sick pay. You can enjoy a supportive, team-oriented culture with amenities such as dedicated employee areas featuring recreational activities, and access to ride share options to support commuting. The company emphasizes stability, work-life balance through structured limits on weekly hours, and opportunities for long-term career progression.

Work Environment

This position operates on a weekend 2nd shift schedule, working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM, with the requirement to be open to working additional Saturdays as needed. Overtime is available but structured, with a commitment not to exceed 58 hours per week, and eligibility for double time on Sundays when in permanent status. The work takes place in an extremely clean, temperature-controlled facility dedicated to electrical and mechanical assembly. The assembly area consists of 11 cell stations with large, organized workspaces, and teams of approximately 7 to 9 technicians collaborate within each work cell to build complex units to specification. The environment is production-focused yet team-oriented, with access to modern tools and equipment for mechanical and electrical assembly. Employee areas include recreational amenities such as cornhole, ping pong, and a basketball court, contributing to a comfortable and engaging workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.30 - $25.30/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 Memphis,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.