Installation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Installation Technician

Job Description

This position involves layout, wiring, and mounting of hydraulics, electronics, and PTOs on custom truck bodies. It requires setting up and operating machines to cut, bend, saw, and punch steel into custom parts needed for body mounting. The role also involves using overhead chain hoists, forklifts, handcarts, and other types of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Layout, wire, and mount hydraulics, electronics, and PTOs on custom truck bodies.
• Set up and operate machines to cut, bend, saw, and punch steel into custom parts.
• Use overhead chain hoists, forklifts, handcarts, and various hand and power tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and measuring devices accurately.
• Operate hand plasma and wire feed welding equipment.
• Ensure proper assembly and installation of mechanical and electrical components.
• Troubleshoot issues in production and resolve them efficiently.

Essential Skills

• Six months experience with heavy installation, preferably on vehicles.
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, PTO, frames, pumps, electrical controls, and wiring.
• Proficiency in basic math for machine setup and accurate measurement.
• Ability to read blueprints and other measuring devices such as tape measures, calipers, and micrometers.
• Physical ability to pick, push, and move objects up to 50 lbs, bend, twist, carry, work overhead, kneel, crouch, and climb.
• Capability to stand on a concrete floor wearing steel-toed shoes throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred experience with hand plasma and wire feed welding.
• Experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving in a production environment.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your skills in mechanical assembly and troubleshooting are valued. Enjoy the benefits of working in an industrial atmosphere with a focus on precision and innovation. Experience a supportive work culture that encourages growth and development.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a large open factory/plant floor with dim lighting due to welding stations. The facility is equipped with large overhead cranes and has good ventilation. The environment is heavy industrial, with exposure to grease, oil, heat, humidity, and occasionally cramped quarters or wet conditions. Employees must meet physical requirements such as climbing ladders and using creepers under chassis.

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

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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 LAKE CRYSTAL,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 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.

Company Description

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.