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Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Technician

Job Description

The Assembly Technician is responsible for installing components and equipment on heavy-duty chassis frames. Our company specializes in manufacturing aircraft refueling and vacuum trucks.

Responsibilities

• Install components and equipment on heavy-duty chassis frames.

• Read and interpret blueprints for accurate assembly.

• Utilize mechanical tools and shop equipment such as torque wrenches and impact tools.

• Work collaboratively within a team of 6-10 assemblers, with 1-2 assemblers per bay area.

• Ensure all assembly tasks are completed efficiently and meet quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical and heavy equipment.

• Proficiency with mechanical tools and shop equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Own set of tools required.

• Familiarity with assembly and installation processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in body shop, farm equipment, or upfitting is advantageous.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

Candidates will be working in a garage environment, exposed to the elements. The role requires physical activity, including bending, squatting, and lifting 50-100 lbs. The team consists of 6-10 assemblers, with 1-2 assemblers per bay area. The dress code includes jeans, a T-shirt, and steel-toed boots. The shift runs from Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 2:30 PM, with the possibility of starting at 5 AM on hot days. Optional overtime is available on some Saturdays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, Missouri.

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.