Small Engine Parts Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Assembler
Job Description

This role focuses on assembling small parts into engine manifolds and related components using detailed instructions, hand tools, and power tools. You will perform bench assembly, use torque and pneumatic tools, complete minor paint touch-ups, and ensure parts meet quality and accuracy standards before packaging and shipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble small parts onto engine manifolds and related components following detailed, step-by-step instructions.
• Add washers, bolts, and other hardware to manifolds and coolers according to specifications.
• Utilize torque tools to tighten fasteners to specific measurements and document any variances as required.
• Perform bench assembly work, ensuring each unit meets quality and dimensional standards.
• Add oil to parts or assemblies when required as part of the production process.
• Complete minor paint touch-ups on parts or assemblies as needed to meet appearance and quality standards.
• Conduct final inspection of parts and completed assemblies to verify accuracy, quality, and completeness.
• Ensure orders and inventory are accurate by verifying part counts and identifying discrepancies.
• Assist in loading completed assemblies into crates or packaging for shipment in a safe and organized manner.
• Use pneumatic tools, including grinders, air ratchets, impact guns, and rivet guns, to complete assembly tasks.
• Steam clean parts to remove dirt, chips, and contaminants prior to further processing or packaging.
• Dip parts into rust remover solutions to ensure they are free from corrosion before final assembly or packaging.
• Oil and protect parts prior to packaging to prevent rust and damage during storage or transit.
• Band work pieces securely and prepare them for shipping according to company standards.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members within assigned departments to meet production goals and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Proven assembly experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate assembly, measurement, and inspection of parts.
• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively for mechanical assembly tasks.
• Experience using hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools such as grinders, air ratchets, impact guns, and rivet guns.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints to understand part layouts and assembly requirements.
• Proficiency using a tape measure to verify dimensions and ensure parts meet specifications.
• Comfort working with mechanical assemblies and following step-by-step instructions.
• Ability to perform final inspection of parts and assemblies to verify quality and completeness.
• Capability to work on a set shift and adapt to occasional flexed start times as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with bench assembly work and minor paint touch-up.
• Familiarity with rust removal processes, such as dipping parts into rust remover solutions.
• Experience with steam cleaning equipment for cleaning parts prior to assembly or packaging.
• Ability to band and prepare work pieces for shipping according to standard procedures.
• Comfort working around CNC machinery, weld booths, and racking systems.
• Willingness to learn new processes and cross-train in different departments as the facility expands.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization that offers long-term stability and significant opportunities for advancement. The company invests heavily in training, giving you the time and support needed to develop your skills and progress in your career. As the facility expands and adds additional shifts, you can benefit from upward mobility, a stable workload, and the chance to grow with a team-focused, production-driven environment.

Work Environment

You will work on a first shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional flexed start times as early as 5:00 a.m. The facility currently employs around 120 people and is expanding to three total shifts. The plant is an older facility split into two separate buildings, with large areas of CNC machinery, weld booths, and racking systems. The environment can be loud, dirty, and hot during warm weather and cold during winter months, so you should be comfortable working in varying temperatures and a busy production setting. You will work in a specific department under a supervisor alongside a set team, with access to tools such as torque tools, pneumatic tools, grinders, air ratchets, impact guns, rivet guns, steam cleaning equipment, and rust removal stations. The facility is actively undergoing upgrades as part of ongoing improvements to the work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dyer, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.40 - $22.60/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 Dyer,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.