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Job Title: Mechanical Assembler Job Description

Join our team as a Mechanical Assembler, where you will be responsible for assembling metal parts into final products and preparing them for shipment. Our products, known as extendobeds, are custom-made and installed in police and fire vehicles to securely hold supplies and tools. Your role involves drilling, sawing, riveting, and using a variety of hand tools for light metal fabrication. You will also install decks, drawers, slides, and other accessories into the final product. This position requires a strong understanding of hand tools, power tools, and tape measuring, along with basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal parts into final products.

• Prepare products for shipment by crating them.

• Install decks, drawers, slides, and other accessories.

• Utilize hand tools such as panel saws, table saws, staple guns, and drills.

• Perform drilling, sawing (metal and wood), and riveting tasks.

• Engage in light metal fabrication.

• Lift up to 75 lbs as part of the assembly process.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools.

• Experience with tape measuring.

• Basic carpentry and assembly skills.

• Strong mechanical assembly background.

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Automotive electrical experience is a plus.

• Experience with press brake, welding, FL, powder coating, and fabrication is highly desirable.

Why Work Here?

Our company values your growth and well-being. Enjoy pay increases during your contract, starting at $19.50/hour and reaching $21.50/hour after 60 days. We offer 10 paid holidays plus your birthday, one mental health day, and an HSA card with 75% company coverage. Benefit from our great benefits package, 'Better Me Bucks' worth $600/year, and a 401k plan with a 3% company contribution even if you do not contribute.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic welding and fabrication shop where safety is prioritized. Employees must wear composite-toed shoes and safety glasses at all times. The standard shift is Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 3:30 pm, with occasional overtime, typically working 45-50 hours per week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boise, ID.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $20.50/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 Boise,ID.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 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.