First Shift Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

• $19.50-21.50/hour
• Weekly Pay
• 1st & 2nd Shift Available

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Assemblers for the 1st shift at one of our state-of-the-art manufacturing plants. You may be assigned to Plant 2, 3, or 4, where we assemble large HVAC units. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with voluntary overtime currently available on two out of four weekends. Overtime may become mandatory with notice from the production supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform repetitive assembly tasks at a designated station within the facility.
• Help in assembling large AC units for commercial use, such as in apartment complexes and hospitals.
• Adapt to changing work assignments based on customer needs.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools daily.
• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and participate in safety training during the first week.
• Engage in brazing, soldering, operating machines and presses, and hanging and unhanging parts once trained.
• Conduct quality checks and tests on units before dispatch.
• Report any malfunctions or defects to the production supervisor.
• Progressively learn to assemble components inside the units and understand blueprints.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6 months of manufacturing experience.
• Physically inclined with the ability to bend, twist, and lift 40 lbs repetitively.
• Willingness to climb into large AC units for assembly purposes.
• Good attitude and eagerness to learn, as training will be provided from the ground up.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1 year of assembly experience is preferred.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools.
• Electrical knowledge and mechanical aptitude are beneficial.

Why Work Here?

Upon transitioning to a direct hire, employees can enjoy exceptional benefits starting from day one. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA/FSA, a 401k match vested immediately, and additional core contributions. Employees are also entitled to three weeks of vacation, 40 hours of sick time, and nine paid holidays. Furthermore, a tuition assistance program, a Be Well Program, and a fitness reimbursement program are available.

Work Environment

The work environment is temperature-controlled and impeccably clean. All assembly stations are well-organized with the necessary tools. As the building is new, testing stations are in the process of being established. Team members work collaboratively, with a lead technician available for guidance in the initial weeks.

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 12, 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.