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Aerotek Mechanical Drone Assembler in Atlanta, Georgia
Job Title: Mechanical Drone Assembler
Job Description
We are seeking a Mechanical Drone Assembler to join our team, working with small drones (3 feet or smaller) designed for military and defense applications. This role requires standing throughout the day and assembling parts and sub-assemblies using small hand tools. You will conduct quality checks to ensure parts are made correctly, following detailed checklists and procedures. This position is bench level production of UAV, payload systems, electrical systems, airframes, and launcher systems.
Responsibilities
Assemble small drones using hand tools.
Conduct quality checks on parts to ensure proper assembly.
Follow detailed checklists and procedures to maintain quality standards.
Work with small parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies with tight tolerances.
Essential Skills
Familiarity with UAV, UAS, drones, and related systems.
Experience with box builds, RC, MOS codes, and avionics.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
Ability to work with calipers, micrometers, and understand FOD.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Quality certifications such as TS16949, ISO 9001, AS 9100.
Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic assembly.
Military experience and familiarity with electrical systems.
Experience with optical payloads, weapons systems, and APU maintenance.
Strong understanding of small parts assembly and tight tolerances.
Why Work Here?
Join a top-rated company renowned for its fascinating products. Enjoy subsidized breakfast and lunch in our onsite cafeteria and access to a gym for permanent employees. Benefit from very inexpensive healthcare premiums and lucrative stock options.
Work Environment
Work in a climate-controlled, relaxed, and clean environment with individual work benches.
Shift:
This position requires flexibility to work either 1st shift from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday, or 2nd shift from 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM, Monday to Thursday. Each shift includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch and two 15-minute breaks. Overtime is expected. Breakfast & lunch served on-site.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/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 Atlanta,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 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.