Heavy Equipment Assembler

Build Custom-Engineered Machinery As A Team. Solve Problems. See Your Work in Action.

Do you enjoy working with your hands, turning wrenches, figuring out how things go together, and taking pride in seeing a finished machine leave the shop?

Aerotek is looking for mechanically inclined individuals to join our clients assembly team, assembling heavy-duty industrial equipment used throughout North America. Our clients equipment works in aggregate mines, recycling facilities, biomass operations, mulch processing facilities, and other demanding industrial environments.

Pay: $19 - $24 an hour

Shift: 6am to 4pm / Monday to Friday

Location:

Lakeland, FL

As a Mechanical Assembler, you'll help assemble and prepare:

• Industrial conveyor systems
• Material handling equipment
• Crushers and screeners
• Feeders and hopper systems
• Biomass and recycling equipment
• Custom-engineered processing systems

Every project is different. Every machine is built to perform in tough, real-world conditions.

• Read and interpret assembly drawings and work instructions
• Assemble mechanical systems, structures, and components
• Install bearings, shafts, pulleys, motors, gearboxes, guards, belts, and hydraulic components
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments
• Troubleshoot fitment and assembly issues
• Work closely with welders, fabricators, painters, and engineering personnel
• Perform quality checks throughout the build process
• Help prepare equipment for testing and shipment

Experience in any of the following is highly valued:

• Mechanical assembly
• Heavy equipment repair
• Diesel or agricultural equipment
• Industrial maintenance
• Conveyor systems
• Construction equipment
• Millwright work
• Manufacturing or fabrication environments
• Automotive or fleet maintenance
• Hydraulic systems

Don't have experience in all of these? That's okay. Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn can be just as valuable.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakeland, FL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Lakeland, FL.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.