Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

As an Assembler, you will be responsible for setting up and operating machine tools such as lathes, mills, boring machines, and grinders to machine both metallic and non-metallic pieces. You will also trim, drill, route, line up, and assemble materials, working with forming machine presses. Your role will involve setting up and breaking down production tools and aids, using various measuring equipment to ensure precision, and performing daily maintenance on machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools like 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 aids.
• Use gauges, scales, calipers, and other measuring equipment to check precision.
• Perform daily machine maintenance, including maintaining fluid levels and cleaning.
• Monitor and check parts during production.
• Deburr and blend all machined parts.

Essential Skills

• Experience in setting up and operating machine tools.
• Ability to read blueprints for basic dimensions and tolerances.
• Proficiency with measuring equipment such as calipers and micrometers.
• Math skills for basic calculations.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Knowledge of the aerospace industry is preferred.
• Trade school education in machining practices is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company-match contributions, paid holidays, and paid time off. Benefit from medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance, as well as short and long-term disability coverage. Access our Employee Assistance Plan for counseling and consulting, participate in our wellness program, and take advantage of tuition assistance for eligible employees.

Work Environment

The work environment includes assembly tasks in a non-climate-controlled setting, which can be hot in the summer. Personal Protective Equipment such as steel-toed boots and eye/ear protection is required. The role involves working in various teams, rotating every three months to different work areas to prevent burnout. The schedule includes multiple shifts, with some positions available Monday through Thursday with varying start and end times. The work involves working in 12 centers, focusing on producing parts for the aerospace industry.

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 Dec 26, 2025.

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.