Job Title: AssemblerJob Description

Join our team as an Assembler on the 1st shift, where you'll start by gasketing and then transition to building. This role offers a dynamic environment with potential for overtime and weekend work. Candidates will initially work on gasketing sheet metal plates, using a tape gun and collaborating with a partner. The department is fast-paced, and you'll have opportunities to advance and earn a pay increase once you transition to the building phase.

ResponsibilitiesGasket sheet metal plates using a tape gun.Work collaboratively with a partner at the opposite end of the table.Build up to gasketing 400 plates per shift.Assemble sub-components and finished products using hand and power tools.Operate overhead cranes for building heat exchangers.Review assembly diagrams to determine parts and quantities needed.Lift and fit products together weighing 60lbs+.Engage in lifting, climbing, standing, walking, and extending arms for extended periods.Essential SkillsProficiency with hand and power tools.Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and schematics.Experience with operating overhead cranes.Mechanical aptitude.Ability to lift 50lbs+ independently.Additional Skills & QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required upon permanent conversion (Company offers a GED program).Experience in a fast-paced production environment.Why Work Here?

Enjoy a climate-controlled facility that emphasizes 5S principles, ensuring a neat, clean, and organized work environment. Benefit from an onsite cafeteria, a dedicated trainer for a two-week training program, and two weeks of PTO upon conversion. The company also offers a funded GED program for employees.

Work Environment

Work on the first shift from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, with opportunities to extend until 4:30 PM. The manufacturing floor is organized and spacious, with clearly labeled sections based on materials and production. This role requires regular lifting, climbing, standing, and the use of various hand and power tools.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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