Assembler

Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling overhead garage doors using hand and power tools, ensuring each product meets precise specifications. You will follow blueprints and schematics, perform light wiring when needed, and prepare finished products for shipment through careful boxing and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Assemble overhead garage doors using hand tools and power tools according to detailed instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to determine correct assembly steps and component placement.
• Use measuring tapes to verify dimensions and ensure all products meet specified client requirements.
• Perform light wiring tasks as needed to complete the assembly of overhead garage doors.
• Inspect assembled products for quality, accuracy, and completeness before packaging.
• Box and package completed products securely to prepare them for storage or shipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and handle tools and equipment safely.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working in a fabrication shop environment.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of experience in mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency using a measuring tape accurately for precise measurements.
• Experience using hand tools such as wrenches and drills.
• Experience using power tools commonly used in fabrication and assembly.
• Ability to perform light wiring tasks safely and correctly.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure products meet exact specifications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fabrication shop environment that may be loud and subject to varying temperatures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with fabrication processes, including basic welding, is beneficial.
• Familiarity with using a variety of hand and power tools in a production or shop setting.
• Comfort working with mechanical components and following technical instructions.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a hands-on, production-focused environment where your mechanical skills and attention to detail directly contribute to the quality of finished products. The role offers the opportunity to build and refine practical assembly and fabrication skills, work with a variety of tools, and gain experience reading technical documentation. You will be part of a team that values reliability, craftsmanship, and safe work practices.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fabrication shop that can be loud and subject to varying temperatures, including hot and cold conditions. The shop is relatively small, which supports close collaboration with coworkers and quick access to tools and materials. You will regularly use hand tools, power tools, measuring tapes, and other fabrication equipment while standing, moving, and handling materials throughout the shift. Appropriate work attire suitable for a fabrication and shop environment is expected to ensure safety and comfort.

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

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Mankato,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

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.