Assembler

Job Title: Assembler Job Description

This role involves assembling window units and building wooden frames to prepare products for installation in residential settings. You will work either on a fast-paced assembly line installing components and weather stripping or in the mulling department constructing frames with power tools. The position is physically active, requires consistent attention to detail, and plays a key part in ensuring finished windows meet quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Work on an assembly line to install components and weather stripping into windows with consistent speed and accuracy.

• Ensure all window seals are tight and properly fitted to meet quality standards.

• Use small hand tools to complete assembly tasks safely and efficiently.

• Stand for the full 10-hour shift while performing repetitive assembly operations that depend on team coordination.

• In the mulling department, build wooden frames around windows to prepare them for direct installation into homes.

• Operate power tools and nail guns to construct and secure frames according to specifications.

• Work independently in the mulling area while maintaining productivity and quality output.

• Read and use a tape measure to take accurate measurements for assembly and frame construction.

• Follow all safety guidelines, including the use of required eye protection and proper attire.

• Assist with general production, packaging, and packing tasks as needed to support overall workflow.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area and handle tools and materials responsibly.

• Communicate with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth production and address any issues promptly.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6+ months of previous experience in assembly, construction, landscaping, packaging, or general labor for assembly work.

• Minimum of 6+ months of experience using hand tools.

• Minimum of 6+ months of construction, carpentry, or industrial assembly experience for mulling work.

• Minimum of 6+ months of experience using power tools for mulling work.

• Ability to read a tape measure (required for mulling and considered a plus for assembly).

• Comfort using hand and power tools, including nail guns, in a production environment.

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks while standing for extended periods.

• Reliability in working full 10-hour shifts and supporting team-based production.

• Basic understanding of general production and packaging processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with general labor, construction, or industrial environments is highly beneficial.

• Background in landscaping or packaging can support success in the assembly department.

• Familiarity with tape measures and basic measurement practices improves accuracy and efficiency.

• Ability to work independently in the mulling department while meeting production goals.

• Attention to detail when installing weather stripping and ensuring tight seals.

• Willingness to learn and adapt to on-the-job training and new tasks.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety and quality standards.

Why Work Here?

You will benefit from on-the-job training that helps you build valuable hands-on skills in a production environment. There is potential to increase your earnings during peak times and clear opportunities for advancement for those who perform well and show initiative. The workplace values reliability, growth, and development, giving you a chance to build a long-term career in a stable, team-oriented setting.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, first-shift position with standard hours of 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the expectation of working Fridays. The facility operates as a production environment where employees stand for 10-hour days and perform continuous assembly or mulling tasks. The temperature can be warm during the summer months, so comfort with working in a non-climate-controlled setting is important. Employees receive two paid 15-minute breaks and one unpaid 30-minute lunch break during each shift. Closed-toe tennis shoes or work boots are required; steel-toed boots are not required. Jeans are required, and shorts and cut-off shirts are not permitted. Safety glasses are provided and required, and ear protection is provided and optional. You will regularly work with hand tools, power tools, nail guns, and other general production equipment in a busy, structured environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hayfield,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.