Job Title: 2nd Shift Utility Assembler
Job Description
The 2nd Shift Utility Assembler plays a key role in a large industrial metal manufacturing facility by assembling materials for shipment, maintaining a safe and productive work area, and filling in for various production positions as qualified. This role supports best-in-class customer service by ensuring orders are assembled accurately, packaged to specification, and handled safely throughout the production process.
Responsibilities
Assemble material for shipment or components in accordance with specifications and instructions on work orders.
Select material from specific heats or based on physical condition as directed by work order requirements.
Count materials accurately and record heat or test numbers, symbols, random lengths, and other required information on orders.
Verify that assembled and packaged materials meet order specifications, including measurements and packaging requirements.
Use hand tools for banding, securing, and packaging materials safely and efficiently for shipment.
Understand and follow work order packaging specifications to ensure correct labeling, banding, and preparation of materials.
Handle materials safely using forklifts and overhead cranes when qualified, including moving, staging, and loading materials.
Maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards for each job assignment throughout the shift.
Inspect materials and finished orders for accuracy and condition, identifying and addressing basic issues to prevent shipment errors.
Adapt to different roles on the production floor by filling in for absent positions as qualified, excluding maintenance.
Follow written and verbal instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines at all times.
Complete all required documentation and inventory tracking for materials, including recording lot and heat numbers.
Support shipping and receiving activities by picking, staging, and preparing orders for outbound shipment.
Contribute to a clean and organized work area to support safety and efficient workflow.
Perform all other duties as assigned, with responsibilities and activities subject to change as operational needs evolve.
Essential Skills
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 tasks in accordance with detailed work instructions and customer specifications.
Ability to read, understand, and follow work orders and packaging specifications.
Proficiency with hand tools used for banding, securing, and packaging materials.
Comfort using measurement tools such as tape measures and gauges to verify lengths, sizes, and specifications.
Basic math skills for counting, measuring, and accurately recording material data.
Basic problem-solving skills and adaptability in a dynamic production environment.
Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with metal products and basic fabrication or processing concepts.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Certified fork truck or forklift operation experience preferred, including safely moving materials and staging orders in a production or warehouse environment.
Overhead crane and hoist experience preferred, including use of sheet lifters, chains, slings, hoists, or hooks to handle metal materials.
Experience with hand tools specifically used for banding and packaging material.
Experience in shipping, receiving, or order fulfillment, including picking, staging, and preparing orders for outbound shipment.
Experience with inventory tracking and documentation, including recording lot numbers, heat numbers, and tracking materials through production.
Prior experience in the metals or steel industry preferred, such as work in steel service centers, fabrication shops, or similar environments.
Why Work Here?
You will join a growing industrial operation that is expanding due to new projects and increased demand, creating strong opportunities for stable employment and ongoing work. The team values safety, quality, and productivity, and supports employees in developing versatile skills across multiple production roles. You will work alongside an experienced production team in a setting where your contributions directly support long-term customer relationships and a legacy of excellence in metal products and services.
Work Environment
This role is based in a standard, large manufacturing facility focused on industrial metal products. The environment is not climate controlled, so temperatures can vary with the seasons. You will work on a production floor of around 40 team members, using equipment such as hand tools, banding tools, forklifts, and overhead cranes or hoists to handle and prepare metal materials. The typical schedule follows a four-day workweek, with 2nd shift hours of 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday. The dress code requires steel-toe boots, jeans, and a T-shirt to support safety and practicality in a production setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hilliard, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.19 - $24.19/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 Hilliard,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.
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.
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.
