Manufacturing Assembler - Livestock & Gooseneck Trailers

Manufacturing Assembler – Livestock Trailers

Location: Henderson, CO (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Pay: $22–$24 per hour, based on experience and skill level
Position Type: 120-day contract-to-hire with potential for permanent conversion

Position Summary

Lakeshore Talent is partnering with Merritt Trailers to hire a motivated Manufacturing Assembler to support the production of custom livestock trailers. This is a physically demanding, hands-on position focused on assembling trailer components from raw materials using prints, measurements, hand tools, and pneumatic tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble livestock trailer components, including end sheets and side sheets.
• Build custom trailers from raw materials using prints and job specifications.
• Use drills, air guns, and other pneumatic and hand tools.
• Read tape measures accurately and follow detailed measurements.
• Review prints to understand trailer configurations and assembly requirements.
• Work safely from ladders and at varying heights.
• Track completed work and remaining production hours for assigned trailers.
• Assist with multiple stages of the production process as needed.
• Communicate closely with team members while assembling large trailers.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Participate in required hands-on training for equipment such as cranes and saws.
• Assist with basic component connections as part of the trailer assembly process.

Required Qualifications

• Previous manual production, manufacturing, construction, or assembly experience.
• Experience using drills, air guns, and similar tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure and interpret basic prints.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort climbing ladders and working at heights.
• Ability to perform physically demanding, hands-on work.
• Willingness to learn multiple parts of a custom production process.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work safely as part of a team.
• Ability to provide the required personal tools and steel-toed boots.

Preferred Background

• Experience building, repairing, or using livestock, agricultural, utility, or similar trailers.
• Familiarity with farming, ranching, construction, fabrication, or other hands-on environments.
• Mechanical aptitude and an understanding of how parts fit together.
• Interest in learning new skills and developing a long-term manufacturing career.

Why Join the Team?

• Family-owned organization with a dedicated and experienced workforce.
• Consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule.
• Comprehensive hands-on training.
• Strong benefits upon permanent conversion.
• Opportunities to cross-train and develop additional skills.
• Skills-based advancement opportunities.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Potential pay review at the end of the 120-day contract period.

Additional Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing the required background check and drug-screening process. Candidates must also comply with all workplace safety and equipment-training requirements.

Since​ ​1995,​ ​Lakeshore​ ​has​ ​provided​ ​Staffing,​ ​Recruiting​ ​and​ ​Payrolling​ ​services​ ​to employers​ ​in​ ​Denver​ ​and​ ​Chicago​ ​across​ ​multiple​ ​industries​. We​ ​are​ ​committed​ ​to​ ​achieving​ ​success by​ ​matching​ ​top​ ​talent​ ​with​ ​the​ ​right​ ​opportunities.​ In 2017, Lakeshore re-branded as Lakeshore Talent after a management buyout, becoming a woman owned company. We have a dynamic team of Account Executives focused on sales and the client experience and a talented team of Recruiters focused on candidate recruitment and candidate experience. We are able to offer a higher level of service as a result, and take pride in building strong relationships worthy of loyalty with both clients and candidates.