Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

As an assembler, you will set up and operate machine tools including lathes, mills, boring machines, and grinders to machine both metallic and non-metallic pieces. You will trim, drill, route, line up, and assemble materials, and work with forming machines and presses. Additionally, you will set up and break down production tools and aids, using gauges, scales, calipers, and other measuring equipment to ensure quality and accuracy according to work orders and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, mills, boring machines, and grinders.
• Trim, drill, route, line up, and assemble materials.
• Work with forming machines and presses.
• Set up and break down production tools and production aids.
• Use measuring equipment to check accuracy and follow work order instructions.
• Perform daily maintenance on machines including maintaining fluid levels, emptying chips, and cleaning machines.
• Check and monitor parts being run for quality.
• Deburr and blend all machined parts.
• Shear large sheet metal pieces using an overhead crane.
• Operate ovens for heat treatment, rack products, and log data.
• Move raw materials onto machines and operate them to create airplane slats.
• Collaborate in a team to load machines with heavy parts.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of the aerospace industry.
• Ability to read basic dimensions and tolerances from blueprints.
• Math skills for basic calculations.
• Ability to read and use measuring equipment such as calipers and micrometers.
• Capability to lift 50 lbs consistently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Trade school education in machining practices preferred.
• Background in moving, staging, and loading raw materials for production.
• Construction labor experience is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy great benefits and growth opportunities, including a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company-match contributions, competitive wages, paid holidays and time off, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance plan for counseling and consulting, wellness programs, and tuition assistance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Charles, MO.

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $19.00/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 Saint Charles,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.

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.