Location: Waldwick,NJ, USA
**Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Technician****Job Description**The machinery has critical dimensional specifications and operating relationships where fitting of components, calibration of operating units, alignment and/or balancing of completed assemblies requires the application of skilled mechanical principles and a broad knowledge of assembly techniques. The Mechanical Assembly Technician assists with final inspection and testing of machinery to ensure equipment meets performance standards and requirements.**Responsibilities**+ Mechanical Assembly of complex mechanical units requiring problem-solving, skilled workmanship, and accuracy.+ Position, erect, align, and level sub-assemblies, units, and separate components.+ Perform fitting, aligning, timing, calibrating, and other operations incidental to the mechanical assembly of the machine.+ Read and interpret engineering prints/specifications, electrical schematics, manufacturing manuals, and/or verbal/written instructions.+ Utilize handheld tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, drill guns, crimpers, etc.+ Use precision measuring and gauging instruments to inspect and verify conformance of parts to specifications/tolerances.+ Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards.+ Discern quality of parts and materials used in production.+ Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified.+ Rework and/or repair assembled equipment and products according to engineering specification changes.+ Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.+ Maintain a clean and safe work area.+ Use thinking and reasoning to solve problems and produce new concepts or ideas.**Essential Skills**+ 5-10 years of mechanical machine assembly experience.+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and schematics.+ Basic computer skills.+ Basic reading skills and ability to follow directions.+ Manual dexterity for assembling parts quickly and accurately.+ Ability to lift 30-50 pounds regularly.+ Willingness to work on feet for the majority of the shift.**Additional Skills & Qualifications**+ Experience with drilling, tapping, blueprint reading, schematic interpretation, machine assembly, machine building, troubleshooting, electrical components, electrical assembly, electrical wiring, and electrical circuits.**Why Work Here?**We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork drive our success. Employees enjoy a balanced work-life schedule, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work environment.**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.