Assembler

Assembly Team Member

We are seeking dependable, detail‑oriented Assembly Team Members to join our production team. In this role, you will perform a variety of window and door assembly tasks from start to finish while ensuring quality and accuracy at every stage of the process. Successful candidates follow production schedules, select appropriate materials, and adhere to established work standards and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform window and door assembly operations from initial build through final assembly
• Inspect work at each stage of the assembly process to ensure quality standards are met
• Read and follow production lists, work instructions, and schedules
• Identify and select correct materials and components for each job
• Communicate shortages, defects, or quality concerns to team members and supervisors
• Follow standard work procedures, control plans, and written instructions
• Safely operate hand and power tools such as drills, screw guns, nail and staple guns, chop saws, routers, sanders, and related equipment

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or HSED
• Basic reading and math skills
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more, as required
• Experience using hand and power tools in a production or assembly environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in assembly, manufacturing, production, or general labor
• Ability to read blueprints or diagrams
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with construction or assembly techniques

Why Join Our Team?

• Opportunity to work for an established organization with a history dating back to 1903
• Competitive benefits package, including:
  • Profit sharing
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Competitive paid time off
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

Work Environment & Schedule

• Manufacturing environment with approximately 600 employees
• Focus on premium E‑Series window production
• Two shift options available:
  • 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
• Occasional Friday work may be required and will be communicated earlier in the week
• Non‑air‑conditioned environment; steel‑toed shoes required
• Flexible dress code allowing comfortable work attire such as shorts and T‑shirts
• Long hair must be secured to meet safety requirements

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dubuque, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.20 - $22.20/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 Dubuque,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.

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