Machine Assembler

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

As a Mechanical Assembler, you will be responsible for assembling complex mechanical units that meet strict specifications and performance standards. You will apply skilled mechanical principles to fit, calibrate, align, and balance machinery components, ensuring the final product meets quality and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drilling, tapping, and mounting of industrial machines
• Read and interpret engineering prints, specifications, and manuals to determine assembly processes.
• Utilize handheld tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and drill guns.
• Installing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components
• Use precision instruments like calipers to verify part specifications.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet standards.
• Identify and document product defects.
• Rework or repair equipment following engineering changes.
• Solve problems and generate new ideas.
• Ensure process cycle times align with standards.
• Perform basic data entry to update job orders.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical machine assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and schematics.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with drilling, tapping, and precision mechanical assembly.
• Understanding of electrical components, circuits, and wiring.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and interpretation.

This is a Permanent position based out of Ramsey, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $56000.00 - $64500.00/yr.

health dental vision 401k program pto, vacation, holiday sick time accrued

This is a fully onsite position in Ramsey,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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.