Mechanical Assembly Technician

Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Technician

Location: Lafayette, GA and Chattanooga, TN

Job Description

• 1st shift (6am-4:30pm) with guaranteed overtime weekly!
• $18-$22 starting pay rates.
• Responsible for the mechanical assembly of heavy equipment components using blueprints. Assemble body components and electrical wiring, focusing on all chassis electromechanical and side body components.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly of heavy equipment components.
• Utilize blueprints to assemble body components and electrical wiring.
• Assemble all chassis electromechanical and side body components of trucks.

Essential Skills

• Use of hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to read tape measure or blueprint-style work instructions.
• Mechanically inclined with attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with tools such as 1/2 inch impact, 3/4 impact, 9mm wrench, 3/8 impact, 1 inch impact, hydraulic hose assembly, 19mm extensions, and 19mm sockets.
• Familiarity with heavy machinery, vehicle maintenance, automotive service, automotive repair, engine repair, assembly line operations, schematics, and preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, construction equipment, pneumatics, and electrical systems.

Why Work Here?

Join a team where continuous learning and development are encouraged. Enjoy a comfortable and clean working environment with a focus on safety. Benefit from a collaborative work culture that values your contributions.

Work Environment

Work in a manufacturing facility that offers a very comfortable and clean environment. The workplace emphasizes safety and provides all necessary equipment for the job.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LaFayette, GA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in LaFayette,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.

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.