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Mechanical Assembler Build Precision Equipment. Grow Your Career. Are you a skilled Mechanical Assembler who enjoys working with your hands, reading blueprints, and building high-quality equipment? Join a global industry leader in vacuum technology where your experience is valued, your growth is encouraged, and your hard work can lead to advancement into leadership roles.This is a long-term opportunity with excellent benefits, paid training, career development programs, and a company that promotes from within. What You'll Do As a Mechanical Assembler, you'll be responsible for building and repairing industrial vacuum pump systems and mechanical components in a clean, safety-focused manufacturing environment.Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and vacuum pump systems using hand and power tools
- Read and interpret blueprints, BOMs, assembly instructions, and technical documentation
- Verify parts, materials, and specifications prior to assembly
- Use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and feeler gauges to ensure precision and quality
- Align, install, and secure components using proper assembly techniques
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues, perform repairs, and resolve test failures
- Complete warranty repairs and rework as needed
- Conduct quality inspections and document assembly results
- Maintain inventory levels at workstations
- Work closely with production and quality teams to meet manufacturing goals
- Keep a clean, organized, and safe work environment
What We're Looking For
Required:
- 5+ years of mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Experience using precision measuring instruments
- Commitment to quality, safety, and attention to detail
Preferred:
- Experience assembling pumps, compressors, or rotating equipment
- Familiarity with Bills of Material (BOMs) and manufacturing documentation
- Experience working with hoists and lifting equipment
- Quality inspection experience in a production environment
Why You'll Love This Opportunity Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, EAP, and more Paid training, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs Clear career advancement path into Team Lead and leadership positions Stable, growing company with a global presence Clean, organized, team-oriented manufacturing environment Opportunity to work on critical industrial equipment used around the world Work Environment You'll work in a modern manufacturing facility assembling precision vacuum pump systems and mechanical equipment. This role is highly hands-on and involves the use of hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, measuring devices, and lifting equipment in a collaborative, production-focused environment. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.
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.