Job Title: Mechanical AssemblerJob DescriptionThe Mechanical Assembler builds air handling unit products and components by following approved mechanical drawings, bills of materials, detailed work instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards. This role performs complete self-inspection throughout the assembly process and accurately documents all required records to ensure each unit meets strict performance and reliability expectations.
Responsibilities
- Assemble air handling units and related mechanical components in accordance with approved drawings, bills of materials, and written work instructions.
- Follow established safety procedures and quality standards throughout the entire assembly process.
- Use common hand, electric, pneumatic, and torque tools to perform fastening, riveting, and sealant application on sheet metal and heavy industrial components.
- Read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings, schematics, and blueprints to determine correct parts, orientation, and assembly sequence.
- Measure and verify dimensions using a tape measure, calipers, and other basic measuring instruments to ensure accurate fit and alignment.
- Perform thorough self-inspection of completed work, including checking installation positions, orientation, fastening quality, appearance, and seal integrity.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of the assembly and inspection process for each unit.
- Assemble mechanical equipment, HVAC products, sheet metal structures, and related components as required.
- Work collaboratively with team members and leads to meet production schedules and quality targets in a heavy manufacturing environment.
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety and housekeeping standards in a brand-new facility.
Essential Skills
- 4+ years of mechanical assembly experience in sheet metal or heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience assembling complex mechanical equipment.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical assembly drawings, blueprints, schematics, and bills of materials.
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure and use calipers and other basic measuring instruments to verify dimensions.
- Experience using common hand tools, electric tools, pneumatic tools, and torque tools in an assembly setting.
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions and adhere to safety and quality requirements.
- Experience performing self-inspection and maintaining records for installation positions, orientation, fastening, appearance, and seal integrity.
- Familiarity with mechanical assembly in HVAC systems, HVAC units, or similar equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Prior experience assembling air handling units, chiller units, or related HVAC products.
- Background in sheet metal fabrication or heavy manufacturing industries.
- Experience with fastening, riveting, sealant application, and torque-controlled assembly methods.
- Experience working with sheet metal structures and large mechanical assemblies.
- Ability to travel to Canada for training, with potential for fast-tracked advancement into lead or supervisory roles.
- Comfort working in a structured, process-driven environment with an emphasis on quality and documentation.
Why Work Here?You will join a large, growing organization that is investing in a brand-new facility and actively building a strong, family-oriented team. The company offers medical, dental, and vision benefits with a company-funded Visa card to help offset high deductible expenses, as well as company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage. You receive 401(k) eligibility, paid time off, and sick time starting on day one, along with a yearly safety boot allowance and provided work uniforms. The organization emphasizes job stability, clear advancement paths, and the potential for rapid progression into leadership roles for those who participate in specialized training, including opportunities to train in Canada. Work EnvironmentThis position is based in a brand-new manufacturing facility in Avondale, designed for modern mechanical and HVAC assembly operations. The environment involves working with sheet metal, heavy industrial components, and air handling or chiller units using common hand, electric, pneumatic, and torque tools. The facility supports detailed, process-driven work that requires careful measurement, inspection, and documentation. Team members work in a production setting focused on safety, quality, and collaboration. Work uniforms are provided, and a yearly safety boot allowance supports appropriate protective footwear for the shop floor. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $62400.00/yr. 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.Medical, Dental, Vision - High Deductible but company provides a Visa to help with expenses Short term & Long term disability is provided (paid by company) 401K Eligible for Benefits from Day one PTO & Sick Time -A Large organization that is building a current team for this facility and is speaking about adding another facility to Arizona -Individuals traveling to Canada for training will be fast-tracked into Lead and even supervisor positions -Strong Family Oriented Team -Job stability -Yearly $150 safety boot allowance -Work uniform provided Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.
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:
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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