Assembler

Job Title: Assembler
Job Description

The Assembler installs and assembles products in accordance with blueprints, drawings, and written instructions while supporting production operations. This role ensures that all products meet quality standards for fit, form, and function and contributes to a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install products in accordance with blueprints, drawings, and written instructions.
• Operate manual, hand-powered, and power tools to complete assigned assembly tasks safely and accurately.
• Perform daily inspections to verify that product fit, form, and function meet specified requirements.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition and complete basic process and quality checks as required.
• Use measuring tools, such as tape measures, to confirm accurate dimensions and proper alignment.
• Support electrical and mechanical assembly tasks, including wiring, as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area to support safety standards and production efficiency.
• Complete special projects and additional assignments as needed to support production goals.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and communicate planned and unplanned absences in accordance with company policy.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to support smooth production operations and resolve issues promptly.

Essential Skills

• Experience with mechanical assembly in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Proficiency using manual and hand-powered tools, including hand and power tools and measuring tools such as tape measures.
• Ability to perform electrical and wiring tasks related to assembly.
• Mechanically inclined with strong attention to detail in fit, form, and function.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and follow calibration steps accurately.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to stand and perform physical work for 8–10 hours per day, up to 5 days per week.
• Ability to operate hand jacks, pallet trucks, cranes, jib cranes, and hoists.
• Ability to communicate and understand instructions in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to move throughout the facility unassisted.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse work environment with all levels of employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including self-motivation, initiative, and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated positive attitude, strong work ethic, dependability, flexibility, and punctuality.
• Willingness to work approved overtime and weekend hours as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production environments involving metal parts and mechanical components.
• Familiarity with inspection practices to verify product quality and conformance to specifications.
• Comfort working with both electrical and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to maintain an organized workspace and follow established safety and quality procedures.
• Interest in cross-training across different tasks and areas within production.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company with a strong, supportive culture and engaged leadership that values your growth and development. The organization offers strong benefits, competitive wages with room to grow, and a long-term career path with opportunities for advancement. You will have the ability to cross train in different areas, enjoy good scheduling options, and work in an environment that recognizes hard work, reliability, and initiative.

Work Environment

This role is based in an open production environment working with metal parts, where hands-on tasks may result in your hands getting dirty. You will work around standard production equipment, including hand jacks, pallet trucks, cranes, jib cranes, and hoists, as well as hand and power tools. The position requires standing and performing physical work for most of the shift, typically 8–10 hours per day, up to 5 days per week, with the possibility of approved overtime and weekend work. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and cleanliness, with expectations that employees maintain a neat and orderly work area while following all safety procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mankato, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Mankato,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.