2nd Shift Manufacturing Assembler

Aerotek

St Paul, MN

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$18–$19 Per Hour

SKILLS

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assembly Line, Aviation Industry, Blueprints, Business Solutions, Candidate Screening, Carpentry, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Component Assembly, Construction, Consulting, Establish Priorities, Facilities and Maintenance, Forklift, Hand Tools, Hospital, Logistics, Machining, Machining Operations, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Mechanical Assembly, Meet Sales Quota, Multilingual, Onboarding, Operations, Organizational Skills, Payroll Tax, Process Development, Production Systems, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player

LOCATION

St Paul, MN

POSTED

Today

Job Title: Manufacturing Assembler

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling building components such as walls, floors, trusses, stairs, and related structures in a controlled manufacturing environment. You will work on your feet in a production setting, framing under roof while meeting production quotas and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. The position involves regular use of hand and power tools and close collaboration with a small team on an assembly line.

Responsibilities

+ Assemble building components including wall panels, floor systems, trusses, stairs, and related structures in a manufacturing setting.

+ Work as part of a team of 3–4 people at assigned stations to build wall panels, trusses, and other prefabricated components.

+ Use tape measures accurately, including reading measurements down to 1/8 of an inch, to ensure precise cuts and assemblies.

+ Operate and handle nail guns, saws, table saws, and various hand and power tools safely and efficiently.

+ Follow established production processes and work at a fast pace to meet daily and weekly production quotas.

+ Maintain a strong focus on safety by following all safety programs, protocols, and guidelines in the shop.

+ Lift and move materials, including occasional lifts of up to 75 pounds, as needed during the shift.

+ Participate in assembly line and mechanical assembly tasks, including basic machine operation when required.

+ Interpret simple instructions, layouts, or basic blueprints as needed to complete assigned assemblies.

+ Collaborate with teammates and supervisors to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.

+ Provide and properly use required basic tools such as a tool belt, tape measure, utility knife, and framing hammer.

+ Complete required onboarding steps, including reviewing a virtual tour of the shop, position, and processes before starting.

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 in a production, construction, or similar environment.

+ Hands-on experience working with a variety of hand and power tools.

+ Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with mechanical and assembly processes.

+ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-oriented team environment.

+ Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on occasion (typically 2–3 times per shift).

+ Ability and willingness to work 50 hours per week, including built-in overtime.

+ Willingness to provide basic tools on the first day or purchase them on-site with payroll deduction.

+ Willingness to review and confirm understanding of the virtual tour outlining the shop, position, and processes.

+ Reliability, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety and quality in all tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Framing or general construction experience is a plus.

+ Experience with rough carpentry, truss assembly, or commercial construction is beneficial.

+ Experience reading or working from blueprints is an advantage.

+ in general labor, mechanical work, or mechanical assembly is helpful.

+ Experience with assembly line work, machine operation, or forklift operation is a plus.

+ Comfort working with nail guns, table saws, and other shop equipment in a structured environment.

+ Ability to communicate and work effectively in a diverse team environment, including multilingual teams.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers long-term stability, year-round work, and consistent overtime opportunities supported by more than four decades of steady growth and a strong commitment to quality. The culture emphasizes safety, organization, and promoting from within, providing clear pathways for advancement both within the manufacturing shop and into field-based roles such as technicians, construction, and installation. Team members receive a competitive benefits package that includes 48 hours of paid time off accrued in the first year, an additional week of PTO at year one, and two weeks of PTO at year five, along with nine paid holidays. Comprehensive medical and dental benefits with multiple employer-paid options and a matching 401(k) plan support employees’ long-term well-being and financial security.

Work Environment

You will work in a manufacturing shop that produces prefabricated 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 top priority, with established safety programs, clear protocols, and a strong safety culture guiding daily operations. Work is team-based, with groups of 3–4 people assigned to specific areas and multiple buildings dedicated to different products. The role follows a second-shift schedule of approximately 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, resulting in a 48-hour workweek with 8 hours of built-in overtime each week. You will regularly use tools such as a tool belt, tape measure (25'), utility knife, framing hammer, nail guns, table saws, and other shop tools while working under roof in a production setting.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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.

About the Company

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.

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.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1983

WEBSITE

https://www.aerotek.com/

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