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Job Title: Light Industrial Assembler $18-$22/hr

Job Description

Join a long-established, family-owned manufacturing organization that builds industrial-scale sugar and flour processing equipment for major commercial bakeries. As a Light Industrial Assembler, you will play a key role in mechanically assembling, deburring, and cleaning complex processing systems using hand and power tools in a clean, quiet manufacturing environment. This position operates on a first-shift schedule and offers the opportunity to learn multiple departments and grow your mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly of industrial processing equipment, including motors, rackings, and related components, according to specifications and work instructions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools such as drills, impact tools, screwdrivers, hammers, and air tools to assemble and secure parts.
• Deburr metal components and clean assembled products to ensure high-quality finishes and safe operation.
• Read and interpret tape measurements accurately, including converting decimals to fractions to ensure precise cutting and assembly.
• Assist with sheet metal fabrication tasks when required, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Work independently for extended periods while maintaining productivity and attention to detail in a quiet manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical assembly experience with components such as motors, rackings, and related mechanical systems.
• Proficiency using hand and power tools including drills, impact tools, tape measures, screwdrivers, hammers, and air tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly during the workday.
• Strong basic math skills, including converting decimals to fractions.
• Ability to work independently for long periods while maintaining quality and productivity.
• Ability to work 10 hour shifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience deburring metal components.
• Experience with automotive maintenance.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Prior work history in a manufacturing environment, preferably in assembly or fabrication.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable organization with long-term industry presence, working in a supportive team environment that values quality, talent, and growth. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), health, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation, and a year-end profit sharing bonus.

Work Environment

The role is based in a fairly clean manufacturing facility with some steel scrapings on the floor and a quiet atmosphere that allows for focused, independent work. Operations run on a first-shift schedule only, typically from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday and 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday, with the possibility of working until 3:30 PM on Fridays depending on demand.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.