**Job Title:** **Mechanical Assembler** **About the Role** As a **Mechanical Assembler** , you’ll play a key role in building high-quality material handling equipment that keeps industries moving. If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work come to life, this is the perfect opportunity for you. **What You’ll Do** + Assemble forklifts, pallet trucks, and masts using blueprints, schematics, and verbal instructions. + Operate overhead cranes to safely move large components. + Perform functional tests and inspections to ensure top-notch product quality. + Build sub-assemblies, wiring harnesses, and critical forklift components. + Keep your workstation clean, organized, and safe. **What We’re Looking For** + **Experience:** 2–3 years in mechanical assembly or automotive repair. + **Skills:** Strong knowledge of hand and power tools, ability to read blueprints and schematics. + **Mindset:** Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and a team player. + **Physical Ability:** Stand for an entire shift and lift up to 50 lbs. + **Bonus Points:** Automotive or truck mechanic experience. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Summerville, SC. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Summerville,SC. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 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.