Mechanical Assembler - Aerotek : Job Details

Job Title: Mechanical AssemblerJob DescriptionA production company in Ramsey, MN is currently hiring Mechanical Assemblers for various shifts. This company specializes in building and manufacturing workout and gym equipment, including ellipticals, weight racks, and tension weight machines. Employees will be responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks required to assemble, prepare sub-assemblies, and move completed units. There are 32 different machines that require assembly.ResponsibilitiesComplete assembly of various models of machines following established procedures.Move machines as required.Verify completed machines meet quality standards and initial paperwork.Use a manual and electric pallet jack.Perform other duties as assigned.Essential SkillsThe ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently.The ability to bend, twist, or turn repeatedly throughout the shift.6 months of previous working experience is required.Preferably 6 months of previous assembly or manufacturing experience.Able to work with power tools or hand tools, mechanically inclined.Good work history, even if it is not in manufacturing.Ability to operate small air, hand, and electric tools.Ability to read work instructions and drawings.Ability to effectively communicate.Ability to accurately read a tape measure.Good memorization skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsMechanical assembly experienceMechanically inclinedExperience as a laborerWhy Work Here?As a contractor, you will have access to the company's state-of-the-art gym. Once hired on, you will benefit from quarterly profit sharing, health insurance options including HSA or traditional plans with flexible spending, Delta Dental, Vision VSP, EAP services, and several types of insurance fully paid by the company including life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability. Additional benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spousal/dependent life insurance, legal insurance, Norton Life Lock/identity theft protection, equipment discounts, free use of the onsite gym, two weeks paid vacation, one week sick pay/PTO, and 12 paid holidays per year. The company also offers quarterly and annual raises based on performance, safety, and company growth, as well as Gatorade and Freezee's on hot days.Work EnvironmentThis is a manufacturing facility that is not air-conditioned and can get hot in the summer. However, it is the newest part of the building, making it a fairly nice work environment. The facility is very well-lit with skylights and organized. Employees are trained in multiple assembly lines, which necessitates versatility. The work is done in assembly pods composed of roughly 3-4 people, where each pod assembles certain machines. Employees will learn one pod at a time and then cross-train into other areas, promoting a team-oriented environment.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anoka, Minnesota.Have to be okay with lots of Overtime for the rest of the year!About 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.