2nd Shift Assembler

The 2nd Shift Assembler plays a key role in preparing industrial metal products and components for shipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You ensure your work area remains safe and productive, assemble materials according to detailed specifications, and support different production roles as needed to keep operations running smoothly.

• Assemble material for shipment or components in accordance with written specifications and instructions on work orders.
• Select material from specific heats or based on physical condition in accordance with instructions on orders.
• Accurately count materials and record heat or test numbers, symbols, random lengths, and other required information on orders.
• Prepare and package materials using banding and other hand tools to meet work order packaging specifications.
• Use tape measures and other measurement tools to verify lengths, sizes, and specifications before shipment.
• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards on every job assignment and follow all facility safety procedures.
• Apply attention to detail and inspection accuracy to prevent shipment errors and ensure orders meet customer requirements.
• Use assembly and packaging skills to stage, bundle, and prepare orders for outbound shipment.
• Interpret and follow work orders and specifications to select the correct materials and ensure proper packaging and labeling.
• Handle materials using forklifts and overhead cranes when qualified, to move, stage, and load products safely and efficiently.
• Fill in for absent positions across different roles, excluding maintenance, as qualified to maintain workflow in a dynamic production environment.
• Troubleshoot minor issues and adapt to changing priorities to keep production moving.
• Complete all required documentation for shipping, receiving, and inventory tracking, including recording lot and heat numbers.
• Perform visual inspections of materials to confirm physical condition and compliance with order requirements.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned, understanding that responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Ability to successfully pass a skills-based assessment evaluating reading, math, inspection and measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and inspection accuracy when counting materials, recording heat and test numbers, and verifying order specifications.
• Proficiency in assembly and packaging of materials in accordance with work instructions and customer specifications.
• Ability to understand and follow work orders, packaging specifications, and material selection requirements.
• Proficiency with hand tools used for banding and packaging material.
• Experience using tape measures and other measurement tools to verify lengths, sizes, and specifications.
• Basic math skills for counting, measuring, and accurately recording material data.
• Ability to perform basic problem-solving and adapt to different roles and tasks in a production environment.
• Comfort working with metal products and basic mechanical aptitude for fabrication or processing concepts.

• Certified forklift operation experience in a production or warehouse environment (preferred).
• Overhead crane or hoist experience using slings, chains, sheet lifters, hoists, or hooks to handle metal materials (preferred).
• Experience with shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment, including picking, staging, and preparing orders for outbound shipment.
• Experience with inventory tracking and documentation, such as recording lot numbers, heat numbers, and tracking materials through production.
• Experience in the metals or steel industry, including steel service centers or fabrication shops (preferred).

You join a growing organization in the industrial metals sector with strong demand and new projects driving expansion and additional openings. You benefit from steady work in a busy production environment, opportunities to learn material handling and assembly skills, and the chance to grow your experience with industrial equipment and processes. The culture emphasizes safety, reliability, and supporting your development, valuing contributions from every team member on the floor.

This role is based in a large, standard manufacturing facility that is not climate controlled, so temperatures vary with the seasons. You work on a production floor with a team of around 40 people, using industrial metal handling equipment, hand tools for banding and packaging, and measurement tools such as tape measures and gauges. The schedule follows a four-day workweek on 2nd shift, running from 2:30 pm to 1:00 am, Monday through Thursday. The dress code requires steel toe boots, jeans, and a t-shirt suitable for a manufacturing setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hilliard, OH.

The pay range for this position is $24.19 - $24.19/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Hilliard,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.