Mechanical Assembler

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler Job Description A production company in Ramsey, MN is currently hiring Mechanical Assemblers for shift work. This company manufactures workout and gym equipment, including ellipticals, weight racks, tension weight machines, and many others. Employees will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks required to assemble, prep sub-assemblies, and move completed units. There are 32 different machines they will be responsible for assembling. Responsibilities Complete assembly of various models of machines following established procedures. Move machines as required. Verify completed machines meet quality standards and initial paperwork. Use a manual and electric pallet jack. Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently. Ability to bend, twist, or turn repeatedly throughout the shift. 6 months of previous working experience. Preferably 6 months of previous assembly or manufacturing experience. Able to work with power tools or hand tools, mechanically inclined. Good work history, even if it is not in manufacturing. Ability to operate small air, hand, and electric tools. Ability to read work instructions and drawings. Ability to effectively communicate. Ability to accurately read a tape measure. Good memorization skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with mechanical assembly and tools. Mechanically inclined and able to work in a labor-intensive role. Why Work Here? As a contractor, you will have access to the company's state-of-the-art gym. Once hired on, you will be eligible for quarterly profit sharing, health insurance options including HSA or Traditional with Flex Spend, Delta Dental, Vision VSP, and EAP Services. Additionally, the company offers life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spousal/dependent life insurance, legal insurance, Norton Life Lock/Identity Theft protection, equipment discounts, and free use of the onsite gym. You will also receive 2 weeks paid vacation, 1 week sick pay/PTO, and 12 paid holidays annually. The company offers quarterly and annual raises based on performance, safety, and company growth. Enjoy Gatorade and Freezies on hot days as well. Work Environment This is a manufacturing facility that is not air-conditioned and will get hot in the summer. However, it is the newest part of the building, making it fairly nice, well-lit with skylights, and organized. Employees are trained on multiple assembly lines, requiring versatility. Instead of a traditional assembly line, work is done in 'assembly pods' composed of roughly 3-4 people, where they will assemble certain machines. Employees will learn one 'pod/cell' at a time and then cross-train into other areas. It is a very team-oriented environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anoka, Minnesota. 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.