Manufacturing Assembler - Livestock & Gooseneck Trailers

Job Description

Manufacturing Assembler – Livestock Trailers

Location: Henderson, CO (Onsite)

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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.

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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. xhyhwjd 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.