**Mechanical Technician** **Job Description** Candidates will work in the assembly department, required to read blueprints and assemble parts according to specifications. The parts vary in size from 1 foot to the size of a railroad car. A general understanding of assembly, the ability to read wiring diagrams, and the capability to troubleshoot and problem-solve are extremely important. **Responsibilities** + Read and interpret blueprints to assemble parts according to specifications. + Assemble various custom parts based on client orders. + Utilize power tools, hand tools, and measuring tools effectively. + Read wiring diagrams and perform electrical assembly. + Troubleshoot and resolve assembly issues as they arise. + Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient production. **Essential Skills** + At least 1 year of experience in assembly and blueprint reading. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams. + Proficiency in using power tools, hand tools, and measuring tools. + Strong mechanical aptitude. **Why Work Here?** Join a diverse and close-knit team in a laid-back atmosphere where culture is highly valued. Enjoy the opportunity to work on a variety of custom parts, ensuring that no two days are the same. Work-life balance is respected with potential for voluntary overtime. **Work Environment** This is a production/manufacturing facility that is not climate-controlled. The team is large and very close-knit, fostering a diverse culture. The dress code includes steel-toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, long pants, and a professional shirt (no sleeveless shirts). Assemblers will be split between 1st shift (6:00am-2:00pm) and 2nd shift (2:00pm-10:00pm), with more needed on 2nd shift. Work hours are Monday-Saturday, with the potential to stay up to 2 hours past the official end time, and voluntary overtime on Sundays. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Columbia, South Carolina. **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.