Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling trailer and truck-mounted asphalt equipment from the ground up by following documented manufacturing procedures. The position requires a strong mechanical aptitude and involves both sub-assembly of individual components and final assembly into complete, finished units using a variety of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly operations in accordance with documented manufacturing procedures to build trailer and truck-mounted asphalt equipment from initial components to finished products.
• Use basic hand and power tools to sub-assemble individual components such as engine cabinets, control boxes, shovel cleaning compartments, and related assemblies.
• Assist with basic electrical tasks, including some wiring, during the sub-assembly and final assembly processes.
• Use basic hand and power tools to assemble sub-components into the final manufactured unit, ensuring proper fit, function, and quality.
• Mount 2–4 ton capacity hoppers to trailer frames, ensuring secure installation and alignment.
• Install control boxes and wiring harnesses, ensuring accurate routing, secure connections, and adherence to specifications.
• Install and integrate a variety of heating systems, including LP and diesel burners, as part of the final assembly.
• Interpret and follow blueprints and schematics to correctly assemble mechanical, electrical, and upfitting components.
• Work with diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, and 12-volt systems as needed to support proper operation of the equipment.
• Collaborate with team members in the shop to coordinate workflow and maintain production schedules.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and use tools, equipment, and materials safely and efficiently.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on mechanical assembly experience.
• Proficiency using basic hand and power tools for mechanical assembly tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with mechanical assembly in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with basic electrical and wiring tasks related to assembly work.
• Comfort working with diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to perform upfitting tasks on vehicles or trailers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following documented procedures.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial, sheet metal manufacturing environment.
• Capability to work a Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–1:30 AM shift (4x10 schedule).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Diesel Technician or similar experience is a plus.
• Experience with hydraulics and other power transmission systems is preferred.
• Experience with 12-volt electrical systems is preferred.
• Experience in vehicle upfitting and trailer-related work is beneficial.
• Comfort working with diesel burners, LP burners, and heating systems.
• Previous experience in a sheet metal or fabrication shop environment is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization with a clear vision for the future, including plans to move into a new facility. The culture emphasizes promoting from within, giving you opportunities to grow your career over time. Flexible schedule options support work-life balance, while a strong set of core values shapes a positive and collaborative environment. The benefits package includes 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as holiday pay and paid time off/vacation, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being and long-term stability.

Work Environment

The role is based in a spacious, clean, and well-organized industrial sheet metal manufacturing shop. The environment includes a wide range of machines, tools, and equipment, creating a dynamic and hands-on setting. You will work alongside approximately 50 colleagues across different departments, fostering a collaborative and team-oriented atmosphere. The standard schedule follows a Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–1:30 AM shift (4x10), with optional work available on Fridays. The setting is industrial and tool-intensive, so you can expect a practical, production-focused environment with appropriate safety practices and attire for a manufacturing shop.

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

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $27.00/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 North Branch,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 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.

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