Laborup

Mechanical Assembly Specialist

Laborup  •  $26/hr  •  Tennessee (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Assembly Specialist to build complex mechanical assemblies used in the tooling and automation industry. In this role, you’ll assemble high-mix, low-volume equipment—machines and tooling systems that other factories use to make the products people use every day.

This is a job shop environment, not a repetitive assembly line. You’ll work from blueprints and build documentation, assemble a wide variety of components, and bring a strong mechanical mindset to solving fit, function, alignment, and build-quality challenges. We’re particularly interested in hands-on builders who bring energy and tempo to the work—people who enjoy learning, working with a team, and taking pride in assembling things the right way.

Profiles encouraged to apply include: experienced manufacturing assemblers, automotive mechanics (especially engine/repair backgrounds), HVAC technicians, industrial maintenance techs, millwrights, fabricators, and other mechanically minded “tinkerers” who enjoy building and troubleshooting complicated mechanical systems.

Compensation

  • $21 - $26 / hr

Shift

  • 1st shift
  • Monday - Thursday
  • 6:00am-4:30pm

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with match
  • PTO

Requirements

  • Assemble Complex Mechanical Systems – Build detailed mechanical assemblies consisting of machined parts, welded components, shafts, pins, fasteners, and subassemblies to print and standard work.
  • Work From Blueprints and Build Documentation – Interpret drawings, tolerances, and work instructions to ensure correct fit, alignment, and function across varied builds.
  • Install Pneumatic Components and Air Lines – Assemble pneumatic actuators, route and connect air lines, and ensure components are installed cleanly, safely, and to specification.
  • Use a Wide Range of Hand and Power Tools – Operate common shop tools and equipment to perform advanced mechanical assembly and adjustments in a high-variety environment.
  • Perform Precision Fit-Up and Alignment – Execute careful fitting, spacing, and alignment of parts and mechanisms; adjust as needed to achieve required specifications.
  • Troubleshoot Build Issues and Escalate Smartly – Identify assembly constraints or quality concerns early, propose practical fixes, and communicate effectively with leads and teammates.
  • Execute In-Process Quality Checks – Perform required inspections, verify critical dimensions, and document measurements to support traceability and quality standards.
  • Maintain Tooling and Work Area Readiness – Care for tooling, fixtures, and measuring devices; keep workstations organized and safe using 5S principles.
  • Complete Production Documentation – Accurately complete required paperwork and system data entry for builds, inspections, and traceability.
  • Model Professional Shop Behavior – Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude that strengthens culture, accountability, and execution tempo.

Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to assemble, adjust, and troubleshoot mechanical systems
  • Ability to read and work from blueprints and build instructions
  • Experience using hand tools and power tools in a mechanical, manufacturing, or repair environment

Preferred Skills

  • 3+ years of manufacturing assembly experience (or equivalent mechanical experience in repair/trades)
  • Backgrounds such as automotive mechanic, HVAC technician, industrial maintenance, millwright, fabrication, or similar hands-on mechanical work
  • Technical degree, certification, or apprenticeship training
  • Comfort with basic computer tools for documentation (e.g., data entry, work instructions)

The Ideal Candidate

  • Mechanical Builder Mindset – You enjoy complex assemblies, take pride in fit and function, and bring a “figure it out” approach to every build.
  • Blueprint-Driven Assembler – You can translate drawings into clean, accurate assemblies and catch issues before they become rework.
  • High-Tempo Team Contributor – You bring energy to the floor, communicate clearly, and enjoy building alongside others in a fast-moving job shop.
  • Hands-On Problem Solver – You’re comfortable making practical adjustments, using the right tools, and escalating effectively when something doesn’t match the print.

Benefits

Compensation

  • $21 - $26 / hr

Shift

  • 1st shift
  • Monday - Thursday
  • 6:00pm-4:30am

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with match
  • PTO
Laborup

About Laborup

Laborup is the #1 AI powered talent platform for America’s industrial workforce. We use AI to create jobs, not take them away. We help HR and plant leaders hire and keep the skilled workers who keep plants running: machinists, welders, maintenance techs, operators, industrial electricians, and engineers. USA Today called us the “LinkedIn for blue collar workers,” and Forbes profiled our work in “How AI Is Solving America’s 1 Trillion Dollar Manufacturing Labor Crisis.”

Today we work with manufacturers from 50 person shops to large public companies with tens of thousands of employees, and the story is the same everywhere. It is hard to find talent, hard to keep good people, and staffing costs keep rising. In a market where filling critical industrial roles can take months and turnover is constant, Laborup helps teams move qualified workers from first contact to on site interview in days instead of weeks and keep them on the floor longer.

Most of the workers our customers need are not on LinkedIn or the usual job boards. Laborup uses AI to find this hidden workforce, call and text them, screen and qualify them, build real profiles, and match them directly to the plants and roles where they can succeed. For workers, that means real, permanent roles at serious manufacturers, not one off gigs. For companies, it is durable infrastructure for hiring and retention at scale in a labor market that will stay tight for years.

We work across nuclear, defense, and advanced manufacturing, as well as sectors like aerospace, automotive, and food production. Teams that use Laborup hire 5 to 10 times faster, see around 3 times better retention, and cut cost per hire by up to 50 to 70 percent. That turns into fewer empty shifts, fewer missed orders, more stable teams, and more capacity without more headache.

We are building the modern talent system for America’s industrial base with a simple long term goal: put a billion industrial workers to work in good jobs that matter.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Knoxville
Year Founded
Unknown
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