🔧 Mechanical Assembler (1st Shift)

Full Benefits • Custom Engineered Projects • Industry‑Leading Manufacturer

$20-24/hr | 1st shift 6:30am - 3pm | AMHERST, NY

Step into a Mechanical Assembler role where your work directly supports high-end, custom stainless-steel systems built for the food, medical, and industrial sectors. If you enjoy hands‑on fabrication, precision work, and seeing the impact of your craftsmanship on complex engineered systems, this is a standout opportunity with long‑term stability and growth potential.

🛠️ What You’ll Do

You’ll be a key contributor in assembling stainless‑steel components and full systems used by industry-leading companies. Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Performing mechanical assembly of custom components and full systems based on daily/weekly build plans
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and detailed work instructions
• Working in small teams of 1–2 to complete high‑precision builds and sub‑assemblies
• Supporting system staging, cleaning final products, and building crates for shipment
• Maintaining an organized, safe work area and following all manufacturing best practices
• Proactively identifying missing parts or potential issues to keep production flowing
• Contributing to continuous improvement efforts in organization, workflow, and assembly quality

⭐ What You Bring

• 2+ years of mechanical assembly or manufacturing experience
• Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed assembly procedures
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and safety protocols
• Ability to think ahead, problem-solve, and stay productive throughout the shift
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working 1st shift (6:30am–3:00pm)
• Team‑oriented mindset for a small, collaborative shop environment

Bonus Skills (Not Required)

• Basic electrical experience
• Familiarity with industrial fabrication environments

🎉 Why You’ll Love Working Here

Join a locally owned, family‑run industry leader with a reputation for high‑quality, purpose‑built equipment used in food‑grade and pharmaceutical‑grade applications. Enjoy:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Competitive pay and holiday bonuses
• No layoffs and a stable workload backed by strong long‑term contracts
• Purpose-driven projects where every build matters
• A close‑knit environment with supportive, hands‑on management
• Opportunities to grow your mechanical skillset on custom, engineered stainless‑steel systems

🏭 Work Environment

Your work takes place in a clean metal-fabrication shop where equipment is built from the ground up. You’ll be part of an open‑layout environment that is:

• Not temperature controlled—warm summers, cooler winters
• Hands‑on and mechanically oriented
• Focused on quality, safety, and craftsmanship
• Equipped for fabrication, assembly, cleaning, and staging

Required Safety Gear

• Steel‑toe footwear
• Eye protection
• Appropriate work clothing

APPLY TODAY

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Amherst, NY.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Amherst,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 2, 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.