Hydraulic Assembler

Job Title: Mechanical / Electrical Assembler

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling and testing precision mechanical and electrical products by following detailed work instructions, blueprints, and schematics. You will work in a clean, organized, and quiet assembly area, using a variety of hand and power tools to build assemblies to strict quality and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive machined parts and review work instructions, drawings, or schematics to determine required components and assembly steps.

• Pick and organize all necessary parts and materials needed to complete each assembly according to work instructions.

• Assemble mechanical and electrical components using hand and power tools such as wrenches, torque wrenches, screwdrivers, and drills.

• Follow detailed work instructions and visual guides, including pictures of finished products, to ensure assemblies are built correctly.

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings to perform more complex assemblies when visual guides are not available.

• Connect assemblies to a test bench after training and perform final testing to verify that products meet production and quality standards.

• Identify and report any defects, assembly issues, or test failures, and assist in troubleshooting basic mechanical or electrical problems.

• Work with pneumatic, hydraulic, and manifold components as required by specific assemblies.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe individual work cell, ensuring tools and parts are stored properly and work area remains tidy.

• Follow all work instructions, quality procedures, and safety guidelines throughout the assembly and testing process.

• Collaborate with the assembly lead and other team members to meet production goals and support continuous improvement in the assembly process.

Essential Skills

• Recent, hands-on assembly experience in a mechanical or electromechanical environment.

• Proficiency using hand tools such as wrenches, torque wrenches, and screwdrivers for assembly work.

• Experience using basic power tools, including drills, for mechanical assembly tasks.

• Ability to read and work from blueprints, schematics, and drawings to complete assemblies accurately.

• Experience following detailed work instructions to perform repetitive and precise assembly steps.

• Basic understanding of mechanical assembly principles and practices.

• Ability to perform electrical assembly tasks as directed, following schematics and work instructions.

• Capability to learn and follow testing procedures on a test bench to validate finished assemblies.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting quality and production standards.

• Ability to keep a work area clean, organized, and safe throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electrical assembly, including wiring and component installation, is a plus.

• Familiarity with reading and interpreting electrical schematics is highly beneficial.

• Exposure to pneumatics and pneumatic components in an assembly setting.

• Experience working with hydraulic systems or hydraulic manifolds in a production or assembly environment.

• Comfort working from visual aids such as photos and diagrams of finished products.

• Ability to follow work instructions with minimal supervision once trained.

• Strong organizational skills to manage parts, tools, and documentation within an individual work cell.

• Willingness to learn new assembly processes, tools, and test procedures as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values organization, quality, and a calm, focused work atmosphere. The assembly area is designed for comfort and efficiency, with each person having their own dedicated cell, tools, and parts, allowing you to take ownership of your work. The schedule offers a standard weekday shift with some flexibility on start and end times once you are fully trained, supporting a healthy work-life balance. You will receive training on test procedures and assembly processes, giving you the opportunity to develop and expand your mechanical and electrical assembly skills in a supportive environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a very clean, well-organized, and quiet assembly department that is separate from the machine shop and tailored specifically to assembly processes. The team consists of six assembly cells with two other individuals working in the department, including a lead, and each assembler has their own individual cell with dedicated parts and tools. Standard hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; after training and once working independently, there is some flexibility in start and end times as long as an 8-hour shift is completed. The role involves regular use of hand tools such as wrenches, torque wrenches, and screwdrivers, as well as power tools like drills, while working from work instructions, blueprints, and schematics. The environment emphasizes cleanliness and organization, and it is important to keep the work area neat and orderly. Dress code is casual, with close-toed shoes, jeans or work pants, and a t-shirt or long-sleeve shirt.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Maple Grove,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.