Job Title: Mechanical Assembler 1st ShiftJob DescriptionThe Mechanical Assembler on 1st shift coordinates with manufacturing team members to assemble finished units and fulfill customer requirements, including boxbuild and potentially conformal coating, while consistently adhering to safety, quality, and customer specifications. This role follows established procedures, works under close supervision, and supports inventory, preventive maintenance, and area organization to ensure efficient and accurate production.Responsibilities
- Assemble finished mechanical units in accordance with customer specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
- Coordinate with teammates to organize and complete tasks that require multiple team members, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion.
- Follow routine, standardized procedures to accomplish assigned tasks while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Work under direct, close supervision, seeking guidance on complex issues and escalating non-routine problems to higher-level staff.
- Utilize manual and automated lifting devices safely and in accordance with product safety specifications.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings by providing information, communicating issues, and helping develop action plans to drive corrective actions.
- Respond effectively to conflicting deadlines, changing priorities, and frequent interruptions while maintaining productivity and quality.
- Organize and maintain spare parts inventory, including tracking locations and ordering parts as needed to fulfill customer orders.
- Keep up to date on spare parts inventory locations to ensure efficient and timely order fulfillment.
- Perform preventive maintenance on area tooling according to established schedules and procedural requirements to ensure audit compliance.
- Support area organization efforts by maintaining 5S attributes, including cleanliness, orderliness, and proper labeling.
- Comply with all safety and health rules and regulations associated with the position and follow supervisor direction.
- Follow all procedures within the company security policy and maintain accurate documentation where required.
- If coating is part of the role, perform manual conformal coating of product per required specifications.
- Prepare assemblies for automated coating processes and operate coating equipment as needed.
- Maintain spray equipment such as spray guns, booths, and stripping areas to ensure proper function and cleanliness.
- Ensure assemblies and components are properly handled, masked, marked, and protected throughout the coating process.
- Accurately maintain daily coating thickness logs and MES recordkeeping for traceability and quality control.
- Use bar code scanners and small hand tools to support coating and assembly activities.
- Inspect assemblies visually to confirm proper masking application and placement of required materials.
- Follow detailed written or verbal instructions, including visual aids, diagrams, and standardized work documents.
- Ensure assigned work area remains clean, organized, and compliant with 5S standards.
- Perform visual inspection and basic mechanical and electrical checks to verify assembly quality.
- Support troubleshooting and repair activities by referencing schematics, tubing layouts, and mechanical drawings as directed.
- May perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support manufacturing operations.
Essential Skills
- Previous assembly experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Ability to follow directions accurately and consistently.
- Ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in detailed mechanical assembly.
- Ability to read and understand visual aids, including diagrams, work instructions, and standardized visual tools.
- Ability to read and interpret graphs and diagrams related to production and quality.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups such as supervisors, clients, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in routine manufacturing situations.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
- Ability to work with standardized situations that have occasional or no variables.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
- Ability to operate a personal computer using a Windows-based operating system and related software.
- Advanced PC skills, including use of internal software packages and manufacturing systems.
- Comfort using bar code scanners and small hand tools in a production environment.
- Capability to work overtime as required to meet production and customer needs.
- Ability to handle conflicting deadlines, changing priorities, and continuous interruptions while maintaining accuracy and productivity.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience reading blueprints and mechanical drawings is highly preferred.
- Experience in mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, or production environments is beneficial.
- Experience with visual inspection, mechanical inspection, and basic troubleshooting is a plus.
- Familiarity with tubing, repair activities, and schematic interpretation is advantageous.
- Comfort working on an assembly line or in a structured production environment.
- Ability to support conformal coating processes, including manual and automated coating, is a plus.
- Strong reliability and stable work history are valued.
- References that can verify previous manufacturing or assembly experience are expected.
- No additional formal certifications are required beyond the skills and experience listed.
Why Work Here?Employees benefit from strong growth opportunities within a well-established manufacturing organization that is known for genuinely taking care of its people. The company offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan featuring a 3% match to support long-term financial security. Team members enjoy biweekly pay upon conversion to permanent status, access to ride share options, and on-site amenities such as a break room and recreation center. A dedicated training academy supports skill development and career progression, fostering a culture of continuous learning and advancement.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in an extremely clean manufacturing site with a strong emphasis on organization and 5S standards. The facility has the potential to grow into a large campus, providing long-term stability and room for expansion. Work is performed on 1st shift, Monday through Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Initial training takes place at a training academy in Byhalia, running Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during the first week, with Day 1 starting at 8:00 a.m. for orientation and the remainder of that week at 6:00 a.m. The environment includes use of hand tools, lifting devices, spray equipment, bar code scanners, and computer-based manufacturing systems. Composite toe shoes are required as part of the safety attire. Employees work in a structured, well-organized production area with access to a break room and recreation center, and are expected to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly workspace in line with company standards. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.32 - $23.32/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 Memphis, TN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.
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.
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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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