Temporary Construction Helper Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Mechanic Helper
Job Description

The Mechanic Helper supports daily mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations across various local job sites. This role works closely with a foreman to assist with installations, service calls, and general maintenance tasks, ensuring projects run smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operations of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing tasks across multiple projects.
• Support the foreman with all assigned tasks, following instructions and completing work safely and efficiently.
• Travel with the foreman to different local locations and job sites as needed.
• Cut and bend pipe and wire accurately according to project specifications.
• Assist with the installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for clients.
• Support service calls by helping diagnose issues and carrying out basic repairs under supervision.
• Use hand tools safely and correctly for cutting, bending, fastening, and assembling materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including tools, materials, and vehicles.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines at all times while on job sites.
• Communicate clearly with the foreman and team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and to quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Experience using hand tools safely and effectively.
• Basic understanding of plumbing tasks and components.
• Ability to cut and bend pipe and wire accurately.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally to multiple job sites with the foreman.
• Capability to follow instructions and work under supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and reliability, including consistent attendance and punctuality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with plumbing work is a plus.
• Carpentry experience or exposure is a plus.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills are a plus.
• Interest in developing skills to progress into a foreman role over time.
• Comfort working with basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems under supervision.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small but rapidly growing company where your contributions are visible and valued. The environment offers strong potential for long-term growth, including a clear path to develop into a foreman role. You will gain hands-on experience across multiple trades, build practical skills, and grow your career alongside a supportive and expanding team.

Work Environment

This role is field-based and involves working at various local job sites alongside a foreman. You will work primarily with hand tools and materials related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The workday typically involves physical tasks such as cutting and bending pipe and wire, assisting with installations, and supporting service calls. The environment can include indoor and outdoor settings, exposure to typical construction or mechanical shop conditions, and the need to follow all safety guidelines. Work attire should be practical and appropriate for construction and mechanical work, suitable for active, hands-on tasks in a job-site environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 Batesville,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.