Installation Technician

Installation Technician, Grand Rapids

• 1st Shift
• $25-30/hour
• 60% Travel

Job Description

Join our team as a 1st shift Installation Technician, where you will engage in diverse tasks both at our shop and on-site at customer locations. This role involves approximately 60% travel. Your primary responsibilities include creating components for conveyor belts and machines used in the plastic bottling industry, utilizing hand and power tools, and supporting CNC machining and fabrication as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating components of conveyor belts and machines at the shop using hand and power tools such as wrenches and drills.
• Support CNC machining and fabrication tasks if you have the relevant
• Work collaboratively in teams to ensure efficient production processes.
• Travel with an installation lead to customer sites to assemble and install conveyors and machines.
• Work extended hours, including nights and weekends, during installation projects, with overtime opportunities available.
• Adapt to variable project lengths and travel for approximately 100 days a year.

Essential Skills

• 3-4 years of experience in Assembly/Machine Building.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading.
• Mechanical aptitude and skills in machine building, assembly, and installation.
• Experience with hand and power tools, mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel 60% of the time.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and supportive team that values skill development and offers opportunities for overtime and travel-related benefits. Work on exciting projects in a collaborative environment, where your contributions are recognized and valued.

Work Environment

Work in a well-maintained job shop environment, assisting in the construction of custom conveyor systems for the plastic bottling industry. Steel-toed boots and tools are required, and you will also assemble products at various customer facilities. Enjoy a mix of shop-based work and field installations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, MI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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 Rockford,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 7, 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.