Mechanical AssemblerJob DescriptionWe are looking for a Mechanical Assembler to join our team. You will produce highly engineered, custom-built mobile material handling machinery for rail-related markets. Using mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assembly techniques, you will also perform welding, electrical wiring, and hitching on overhead cranes and jibs. The role involves reading and following standard work instructions, BOMs, blueprints, and other diagrams to build and assemble parts and equipment accurately and timely. You will handle material, tools, and equipment manually or with jib cranes, connect hydraulic/pneumatic hosing, maintain high quality standards, and ensure consistent productivity. Additional tasks include spray painting parts, welding, preparing machinery for shipping, and rebuilding machinery.Hard Skills
Mechanical assembly
Hydraulic and pneumatic assembly
Welding
Electrical wiring
Reading blueprints/schematics
Wire harness assembly
Using hand and power tools
Diesel mechanic experience
Soft Skills
Attention to detail
Ability to follow instructions
Teamwork
Technical inclination
Productivity
Job TypeThis is a permanent position.Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Kansas City, Missouri.Work EnvironmentSmall manufacturing shop, working hours are 6 AM - 4:30 PM from Monday to Thursday with up to 10 hours of overtime. Steel-toed boots, jeans, and a t-shirt are required. Glasses and ear plugs are providedAbout Aerotek: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 meets 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 solving for 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.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.
