**Job Title: Mechanical Assembler** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Assembler to join our team. This role involves the assembly of large diesel and natural gas engines, utilizing a variety of hand and power tools, specialized torque equipment, pneumatic tooling, electrical testing equipment, and lifting devices/cranes. The successful candidate will be manipulating engine components during the assembly process and learning the technical aspects of engine assembly, including troubleshooting and repair of in-process engines. **Responsibilities** + Assemble large diesel and natural gas engines using hand and power tools. + Utilize specialized torque equipment, pneumatic tooling, electrical testing equipment, and lifting devices/cranes. + Manipulate engine components during assembly process. + Learn technical aspects of engine assembly, including troubleshooting and repair. + Interpret and follow blueprints and specifications for custom engine builds. + Document processes and progress accurately using CPU. + Ensure proper tool usage and maintain knowledge of over 40 tools available at the assembly station. **Essential Skills** + Proven experience in an industrial environment, working with hands. + Experience using mechanical tooling such as torque equipment, DC tools, and hand tools. + Demonstrated mid-level mechanical aptitude. + Ability to follow written work instructions, SOPs, and blueprints. + Proficient CPU skills to follow engineering drawings and processes. + Ability to pass written and hands-on assessments during the training period. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in industries such as automotive, diesel technician, lube technician, tire shop, farming, construction, and maintenance. + Steel-toed or composite shoes required. + No diploma required. + Must score in the 21st percentile or above on the GL assessment. **Why Work Here?** Employees are encouraged to apply for full-time positions after the contract period, with attendance and performance being key factors. Full-time benefits include 18 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, a 100% 401K match up to 6%, and health, dental, vision, and life insurance effective from the first day of employment. All employees receive raises at 90, 180, and 365 days. **Work Environment** The facility is a temperature-controlled manufacturing environment with a split between assembly and machine shop areas. It maintains a relaxed dress code allowing sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, work pants, and jeans. Safety is a top priority, with PPE requirements including steel or composite toe shoes, earplugs, and protective glasses. The campus is tobacco-free, with usage allowed only in personal vehicles during approved break times. The schedule includes multiple shifts, with opportunities for overtime, and a collaborative team environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lafayette, Indiana. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.34 - $22.09/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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025. **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.