Assembler

Job Title: Crate Assembler
Job Description

The Crate Assembler builds shipping crates, assembles and packages manufactured products after painting, and prepares them for shipment with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and safe use of tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package manufactured products after they have completed the painting process to ensure only high-quality items are shipped.
• Build sturdy wooden crates for shipping, using woodworking and carpentry techniques to protect products during transit.
• Bolt and assemble gates, barriers, and related components according to specifications.
• Follow detailed work instructions, blueprints, and drawings to complete assembly and crate-building tasks accurately.
• Perform visual quality control inspections on painted products to identify defects or issues before packaging.
• Select, package, and secure the correct hardware and components into each crate for shipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools safely and effectively in daily work.
• Measure and cut wood and other materials accurately using appropriate measuring devices.
• Wrap, package, and secure finished products for shipping to prevent damage in transit.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

Essential Skills

• Ability to use measuring devices accurately for cutting and assembly tasks.
• Proficiency with hand tools and basic power tools for assembly and crate building.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including work instructions and blueprints.
• Experience with general assembly or production work in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Capability to perform visual quality control checks on finished and painted products.
• Basic understanding of safe operation of pneumatic tools and other shop equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous woodworking or carpentry experience, especially in building crates or similar structures, is strongly preferred.
• Experience with wood cutting, crate building, and construction-related tasks.
• Background in packaging and wrapping products for shipping.
• Familiarity with hand and power tool use in a production or construction setting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and detailed work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Why Work Here?

You will join a clean, well-regarded workplace known in the local community as a great place to work, where leadership focuses on matching people to roles that fit their strengths. The schedule offers consistent daytime hours Monday through Thursday, with optional half days on Fridays as needed, supporting work-life balance. You can take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package that includes insurance, profit sharing, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan, providing both immediate and long-term financial security.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, updated manufacturing facility with plenty of space for production and assembly activities. The environment supports hands-on work with wood, hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools for crate building, assembly, and packaging. The schedule typically runs Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with half days on Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. as needed. Team members have access to a comfortable break room equipped with a mini market, contributing to a positive and convenient workplace experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Forks, ND.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Grand Forks,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 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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