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Overview

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Assembler to support the assembly of mechanical components, subassemblies, and finished products within a manufacturing environment. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to follow engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble mechanical components, subassemblies, and finished products according to engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions
  • Use hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and measuring instruments to complete assembly tasks
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, bills of materials (BOMs), schematics, and work orders
  • Verify parts and materials before assembly to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Perform visual and dimensional inspections throughout the assembly process
  • Identify and report defective materials, equipment issues, or production concerns
  • Troubleshoot basic mechanical and assembly-related issues
  • Maintain accurate production records and assembly documentation
  • Follow established quality standards, safety procedures, and manufacturing processes
  • Assist with packaging, labeling, and preparing finished products for shipment as needed
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S principles
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve assembly or manufacturing issues
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, safety, and productivity

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing, production, or similar hands-on environment preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documentation
  • Experience using hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and measuring equipment
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting skills
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Onsite in Allendale, NJ
  • 6 month contract to hire
  • Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4PM

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Allendale, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $22/hr, this posting comes in about 37% below the $34/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey, where the middle half runs $29–$40/hr across 106 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 5% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Allendale, NJ

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Allendale, NJ, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 166 other active welding openings from 122 employers. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Darling Ingredients (5), Carvana (4), and Lockheed Martin (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Newark at $35/hr and Lyndhurst at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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