Mechanical Assembler

Industrial Assembler – Furnace Department

About the Role

Join our team as an Industrial Assembler in a clean, organized, and fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This is a full‑time position with 50+ hours per week , starting at 5:00 AM , and paid weekly . You’ll work across multiple departments and learn the full assembly process from start to finish. Mechanical aptitude and the ability to read a tape measure are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components and cabinets using drawings or photos
• Perform point‑to‑point wiring and install wire harnesses
• Retrofit and modify control panels to customer specifications
• Install wire channels and ensure proper wire placement
• Use forklifts and equipment to move materials; lift up to 50 lbs
• Install hardware, labels, and safety signage
• Assist with HVAC, plumbing, and pipefitting assembly
• Measure, cut, bend, and thread pipe for heating/cooling systems

Required Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to stand for the full shift and perform repetitive tasks
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Basic math skills, including working with fractions
• Comfortable using power tools, saws, and hand tools

Preferred Experience

• Automotive, HVAC, metal fabrication, carpentry, industrial painting, or masonry
• Brazing/soldering (training available)
• Prior shop or manufacturing experience
• Heavy industrial manufacturing is a plus

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Weekly pay
• Company-sponsored profit‑sharing plan with annual bonuses typically ranging from $8K–$15K
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
• 75% tuition reimbursement for you and immediate family
• Production bonuses
• Temperature‑controlled facility

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burlington, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 Burlington,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 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.