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Aerotek Heavy Assembler in FORT MILL, South Carolina
Heavy Assembler
Job Description
This role focuses on building large, custom industrial processing equipment and mixers from the ground up by following detailed blueprints. You will assemble complex mechanical systems used in paint, chemical, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, working with in-house fabricated parts and components. Projects are long-cycle and highly customized, allowing you to see each unit through from initial assembly to final testing and installation.
Responsibilities
Assemble heavy industrial processing equipment and mixers from the ground up using detailed blueprints and schematics.
Interpret and follow mechanical drawings, blueprints, and assembly instructions to ensure accurate builds.
Work with a wide range of mechanical components, including rotating parts, couplings, bearings, seals, gearboxes, and motors.
Use hand tools and power tools to perform mechanical assembly, fitting, fastening, and alignment of parts.
Perform troubleshooting and diagnostic testing on mechanical and basic electrical components to identify and resolve issues during assembly.
Install and align motors, gearboxes, and other drive components to meet specified tolerances.
Assist with building, installing, and testing industrial equipment and components to ensure proper operation and quality standards.
Handle and position large parts and assemblies safely, including working with overhead cranes when required.
Apply mechanical aptitude to identify potential assembly problems and recommend practical solutions.
Follow established procedures and safety guidelines while working with heavy equipment, tools, and machinery.
Collaborate closely with a small team of assemblers to coordinate tasks and complete long-cycle orders on schedule.
Maintain a clean and organized work area in an environment with sheet metal and large fabricated parts.
Participate in testing processes, including checking tolerances and performance of assembled equipment as needed.
Use basic electrical and mechanical repair skills, including experience from automotive or diesel engine repair, to support assembly and troubleshooting activities.
Demonstrate reliable attendance, effective communication, and strong teamwork throughout each project’s build cycle.
Essential Skills
Proven mechanical aptitude and experience in heavy assembly or millwright work.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings.
Hands-on experience working with machines, rotating parts, couplings, bearings, seals, gearboxes, and motors.
Proficiency using hand tools and power tools for mechanical assembly and installation.
Experience performing mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic testing on equipment and components.
Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical repair, including exposure to automotive or diesel engine repair.
Ability to work safely with heavy equipment and large fabricated parts in an industrial environment.
History of good attendance, reliability, and effective teamwork in a shop or manufacturing setting.
Capability to work accurately with tolerances and measurements during assembly and testing.
Ability to follow safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in millwright work or similar heavy industrial assembly is highly beneficial.
Hands-on experience with overhead cranes for moving and positioning large parts is a plus.
Background in diesel engine repair, automotive repair, or similar mechanical trades is advantageous.
Familiarity with both mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting in an industrial context.
Experience working with custom-built equipment or long-cycle manufacturing projects.
Comfort working in a non-climate controlled, open-air industrial environment.
Personal set of hand tools; access to a company tool program as an additional resource.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in assembly processes.
Why Work Here?
You will join a small, tight-knit team where collaboration and support are part of everyday work. The environment offers the satisfaction of building complex, custom equipment from start to finish, giving you a strong sense of ownership and pride in the final product. You will work in a setting that values reliability, craftsmanship, and hands-on mechanical skills, with the opportunity to deepen your experience in heavy industrial assembly and work on challenging, long-term projects.
Work Environment
This position is based in a non-climate controlled, open-air industrial facility where temperatures can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The shop floor is an active fabrication and assembly area with parts, sheet metal, and large equipment present throughout the workspace. You will work as part of a team of approximately four assemblers in a small, family-style environment that emphasizes cooperation and mutual support. The role follows a first-shift schedule, typically from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Personal protective equipment is required, including steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, and gloves, in order to maintain a safe working environment around heavy machinery and materials.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of FORT MILL, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $31.00/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 FORT MILL,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.