Job Title: Assembler - Hand & Power ToolsShift: 5:30am-4pm Mon-Thurs (OT available on Fri/Sat)
Pay: $16.50/hr
Location: Ocala, FL (34474)
Job Description
This role focuses on assembling critical components of firetrucks, including wiring, electronics, plumbing, and mechanical systems. You will follow detailed shop orders, blueprints, and schematics to install parts accurately and safely, using a variety of hand and power tools. This position is ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude who enjoys hands-on work in a manufacturing environment and takes pride in building high-quality, mission-critical vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Assemble firetruck components by installing wiring, electronics, plumbing, and mechanical parts according to shop orders, blueprints, schematics, and shop drawings.
- Use hand tools and power tools to perform mechanical assembly tasks, ensuring all components are securely and correctly installed.
- Measure and mark locations for installation using a tape measure and other basic measuring tools to maintain accuracy and alignment.
- Interpret and follow construction drawings, blueprints, and schematics to route wiring, plumbing, and mechanical systems properly.
- Install and connect electrical and wiring systems, ensuring proper routing, connections, and basic preventive maintenance where required.
- Assist with plumbing and hydraulic line installation, including routing hoses, pipes, and fittings for mechanical and pneumatic systems.
Essential Skills
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and comfort working with mechanical assemblies in a manufacturing or construction environment.
- Proficiency using hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, and basic measuring tools.
- Proficiency using power tools such as drills, impact tools, and other common shop equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in construction, manufacturing, or industrial assembly is beneficial.
- Experience performing preventive maintenance on tools, equipment, or mechanical systems is a plus.
- Comfort working from detailed instructions and documentation while maintaining attention to detail.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options, supporting long-term financial and personal well-being. Team members receive a yearly voucher toward steel or composite toe shoes, along with free coffee and a breakroom with a convenient market area. There is a clear advancement path from Level 1 through Level 2 and Level 3 to a Master level role, with pay increases at each step, offering meaningful career growth. The organization provides a four-day workweek structure with voluntary overtime opportunities, as well as multiple facilities in the Ocala area that create additional avenues for advancement and development.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ocala, FL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $16.50 - $16.50/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:
โข Medical, dental & vision
โข Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
โข 401(k) Retirement Plan โ Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
โข Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
โข Short and long-term disability
โข Health Spending Account (HSA)
โข Transportation benefits
โข Employee Assistance Program
โข Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Ocala,FL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotekยฎ 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 โ 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 companiesโ 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.