Hiring Heavy Industrial Assemblers!Pays between $30-40/hr depending on experience!!Job DescriptionThe Heavy Industrial Assembler installs, assembles, and integrates complex process piping systems, equipment, and structural components in industrial, lab, and plant environments. This role focuses on precision pipe and tubing assembly, equipment mounting, and fabrication using power tools and shop equipment, while following detailed drawings, P&IDs, and Bills of Materials to deliver safe, high-quality process skids and mechanical assemblies.Responsibilities
- Install, align, and torque process piping systems across multiple joint types, including flanged spools, threaded/NPT connections, compression fittings, and hose barbs, following specified torque sequences and gasket specifications.
- Measure, cut, deburr, and bend small-bore tubing, routing lines neatly and assembling compression fittings such as Swagelok and Parker to manufacturer depth and gap-gauge standards.
- Fabricate skid mounts, brackets, and structural supports by cutting, sawing, drilling, chopping, and tapping steel, aluminum, plastics (including PVC/CPVC), and structural wood using cold saws, horizontal and vertical band saws, drill presses, and handheld power tools.
- Identify, mount, and integrate fluid process hardware into skid frames, including pumps, manual and actuated valves, heat exchangers, instrumentation, and other industrial equipment.
- Support weld preparation by measuring, cutting, deburring, and precision-facing pipe and tubing runs, and by cleaning and preparing joint bevels and fit-ups for manual and orbital welding operations.
- Read and interpret Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), mechanical assembly drawings, blueprints, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to plan daily assembly workflows, verify part callouts, and track component staging.
- Plan and stage materials and components for assembly, ensuring correct identification, verification, and availability of parts prior to installation.
- Assemble, dry-fit, and solvent-cement PVC and other plastic piping systems, ensuring clean preparation and proper alignment of joints.
- Use forklifts, rigging gear, slings, and skates to safely rig, pick, move, and position heavy process skids, pumps, and machinery.
- Precision level, shim, and anchor equipment bases and skids to concrete slabs or other foundations to meet mechanical and alignment requirements.
- Perform general mechanical assembly tasks, including sheet metal work, HVAC-related installations, and fabrication of metal fixtures as required.
- Work with gas and chemical industry-related process systems, ensuring careful handling and accurate assembly of associated piping and equipment.
- Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for installation, fabrication, and mechanical assembly tasks.
- Collaborate with team members, welders, and other trades to coordinate work, resolve issues, and maintain efficient workflow in industrial and plant environments.
- Follow safety procedures and best practices in shops, labs, warehouses, and field environments, including safe operation of ladders and material handling equipment.
Essential Skills
- Ability to read and interpret Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), mechanical layouts, blueprints, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for assembly and parts staging.
- Proficiency in fitting, aligning, and torquing flanged, NPT, and barbed joints to engineering specifications.
- Skill in measuring, bending, deburring, and installing small-bore tubing with clean routing and neat presentation.
- Compression fitting expertise, including assembly and gauging of Swagelok and Parker fittings to manufacturer depth and gap-gauge standards.
- Power tool proficiency, including cutting, sawing, drilling, and tapping metals and plastics using band saws, cold saws, and drill presses.
- Capability to prepare weld joints by cutting, facing, deburring, and solvent-cleaning tube and pipe for welders.
- Experience in plastic piping assembly, including cutting, preparation, dry-fitting, and solvent-cementing PVC pipes and fittings.
- Forklift and rigging skills to safely operate forklifts, slings, and skates to spot, level, and anchor heavy skids and equipment.
- Hands-on experience with sheet metal work, sheet metal fabrication, and fabrication of metal fixtures.
- Mechanical aptitude in industrial equipment installation, mechanical assembly, and fabrication in industrial environments.
- Ability to use hand tools and general labor skills effectively in support of installation and fabrication tasks.
- Technical experience in industrial, gas, chemical, or process-related environments, often in the range of 13 years.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with HVAC-related installation and sheet metal work.
- Experience in tube welding or working closely with tube welding operations.
- Familiarity with industrial equipment, process skids, and mechanical systems in gas and chemical industry settings.
- Experience working with PVC pipe and other plastic piping in industrial or mechanical assemblies.
- Comfort reading and working from blueprints and detailed mechanical drawings.
- Exposure to lab, warehouse, factory, and plant assembly environments.
- Ability to coordinate material planning and component staging using BOMs and drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and quality in mechanical assembly and fabrication work.
- Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting components up to 50 lbs and working on ladders.
Why Work Here?This opportunity offers hands-on work with complex industrial systems in a setting that values craftsmanship, safety, and technical growth. You gain exposure to diverse environmentsfrom labs and warehouses to factory and plant assemblieswhile developing advanced skills in piping, fabrication, and mechanical assembly. The role supports continuous learning through daily interaction with experienced tradespeople, modern tools, and a variety of process equipment, providing a strong foundation for long-term career development in industrial and mechanical fields.Work EnvironmentThe role is primarily based in indoor lab, warehouse, and factory environments, with some work in outdoor fields and plant assembly areas. You work around industrial equipment, process skids, piping systems, and mechanical assemblies, using tools such as cold saws, band saws, drill presses, and handheld power tools. The position requires regular use of ladders, standing for long periods, bending, reaching, and lifting components weighing up to 50 lbs. You operate forklifts and rigging equipment in controlled industrial settings, following safety procedures and working in a hands-on, tool-intensive environment with a practical, functional dress code suitable for shop and field work. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of San Jose, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 position based out of San Jose, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 22, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.
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.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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