Manufacturing Assembler

Job Title: Manufacturing Assembler

Job Description

This role involves assembling building components in a manufacturing facility, contributing directly to the production of walls, floors, trusses, stairs, and other structural elements. You will work on your feet in a fast-paced environment, using a variety of hand and power tools to meet production quotas while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. You will collaborate closely with a small team at assigned stations to build wall panels or trusses under roof in a controlled shop setting.

Responsibilities

• Assemble walls, floors, trusses, stairs, and related building components in a manufacturing setting.
• Work on an assembly line in teams of 3–4 to build wall panels and trusses according to specifications.
• Use tape measures, hand tools, power tools, nail guns, table saws, and other shop tools safely and effectively.
• Read and interpret measurements down to 1/8 inch to ensure accurate cuts and assemblies.
• Operate machinery and equipment as needed for pre-fabrication of trusses and wall panels.
• Follow established safety programs, protocols, and procedures at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in a spacious production environment.
• Meet or exceed production quotas while maintaining quality standards.
• Lift materials up to 75 pounds as needed, typically a few times per shift.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to coordinate tasks at each station.
• Provide and properly use required personal tools such as a tool belt, tape measure, and utility knife.
• Participate in orientation and training, including reviewing a virtual tour of the shop and position.
• Work consistent 50-hour weeks, including built-in overtime, while maintaining reliability and punctuality.

Essential Skills

• Ability to accurately read a tape measure down to 1/8 inch and successfully pass a tape measure test.
• At least 3+ months of experience using nail guns and saws.
• Experience working with hand tools and power tools in a mechanical, construction, or manufacturing setting.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production team environment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally (2–3 times per shift).
• Ability and willingness to work approximately 50 hours per week.
• Willingness to provide basic tools on the first day or purchase them on day one through payroll deduction.
• Willingness to review and confirm completion of a virtual tour explaining the shop, position, and company.
• Comfort working in an assembly line or mechanical assembly environment.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and operate equipment safely.
• Reliability, strong work ethic, and a safety-minded approach.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Framing or construction experience is a plus.
• Experience with rough carpentry or truss assembly is beneficial.
• Experience reading or working from blueprints is a plus.
• Experience with forklifts, construction framing, or machine operation is advantageous.
• Comfort working in a team environment with 3–4 people per station.
• Openness to working in a bilingual environment with available orientation, training, and daily translation support for Spanish-speaking employees.
• Ownership of or familiarity with a tool belt, framing hammer (10–24 oz), 25-foot tape measure, and utility knife.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers long-term stability, year-round work, and consistent overtime in a well-established business with over 40 years of steady growth. The culture strongly emphasizes safety, organization, and promoting from within, providing clear paths for advancement both in the manufacturing shop and into field-based roles such as technicians, construction, and installers. Team members receive paid time off starting with 48 hours of accrued PTO in the first year, an additional week of PTO at year one, and two weeks of PTO added at year five, along with nine paid holidays. Comprehensive medical and dental benefits are available with multiple employer-paid options, and a matching 401(k) plan supports long-term financial security. Employees benefit from a supportive, stable work environment that values quality, safety, and professional development.

Work Environment

You will work in a manufacturing shop that pre-fabricates trusses and wall panels for field construction teams. The facility is very clean, spacious, well-lit, and temperature-controlled, providing a comfortable and organized production environment. Safety is a core focus, with clearly defined safety programs and protocols that all team members follow. Work is performed in small teams of 3–4 people in designated areas, with multiple buildings on-site depending on the specific product being produced. The role is on second shift, with hours from 4:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, for a 48-hour workweek that includes 8 hours of built-in overtime each week. You will use a variety of tools and equipment, including tool belts, framing hammers, tape measures, utility knives, nail guns, table saws, and other shop tools, all within a structured and safety-conscious environment. A virtual tour of the shop and position is available to help you understand the workspace, processes, and expectations before starting.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Hugo,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.