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Job Title: Assembly Technician – 1st Shift

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work in a small, clean job shop environment, assembling custom mechanical and electrical products. As an Assembly Technician on 1st shift, you will read blueprints and production documents, use hand and power tools, and support both assembly and fabrication activities to help deliver high-quality, custom-built equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to assemble mechanical and electrical components accurately.
• Use hand tools and power tools to build and assemble products according to specifications.
• Utilize a computer to track and update production orders and workflow status.
• Measure and mark steel using a tape measure to prepare materials for machine operations.
• Review and follow production documents to ensure correct assembly processes and quality standards.
• Assist the fabrication department by operating drill presses, saws, and other shop equipment as needed.
• Perform mechanical assembly, including fitting, fastening, and aligning components.
• Occasionally run electrical wire and perform basic electrical assembly for the final product.
• Support grinding and other fabrication-related tasks when required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following shop safety and housekeeping standards.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints and production documents.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical assembly in a manufacturing or job shop environment.
• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to accurately measure and mark materials using a tape measure.
• Comfort working with fabrication processes such as drilling, sawing, and grinding.
• Basic understanding of electrical wiring and electrical assembly tasks.
• Ability to use a computer to track and update production orders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in custom assembly work, building products to unique specifications.
• Familiarity with schematics for mechanical or electrical systems.
• Knowledge in fabrication and working within a job shop setting.
• Ability to adapt to growing production demands and changing priorities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing operation where your hands-on skills directly contribute to the success of custom-built products. The environment supports learning across assembly and fabrication, offering variety in daily tasks and opportunities to expand your technical abilities. Working in a clean, well-organized shop with a stable daytime schedule promotes a balanced work-life routine and a sense of pride in the products you help create.

Work Environment

The role is based in a small, clean job shop local to Indianapolis, operating on 1st shift hours. You will work around fabrication and assembly equipment such as drill presses, saws, and grinding tools, as well as standard hand and power tools. The environment emphasizes organization, cleanliness, and safety, with regular use of computers for production tracking and close collaboration with fabrication and assembly teams as the shop experiences ongoing growth.

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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 Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.