Mechanical Assembler

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler - 1st Shift 5am-3:30pm M-Th - $23/hr - OT Opportunity

Job Description

The Mechanical Assembler builds high-quality school furniture, including tables, desks, chairs, and large cafeteria tables, using hand and power tools in a fast-paced production environment. This is a contract-to-union opportunity on a 1st shift schedule, ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude, reliable work history, and the ability to read measurements accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assemble school tables, desks, chairs, and cafeteria tables according to production requirements and specifications.
• Use hand and power tools, including screwdrivers, power drills, rivet guns, sockets, and wrenches, to build and secure components.
• Measure, mark, and align parts accurately using a tape measure to ensure proper fit and assembly.
• Drill and attach hinges, legs, arms, and other hardware to furniture components as required.
• Follow assembly instructions, basic blueprints, or work orders to complete tasks correctly and efficiently.
• Work on an assembly line and meet production goals while maintaining consistent quality standards.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks such as fitting, fastening, and adjusting parts during the assembly process.
• Inspect completed units for accuracy, stability, and finish, and make adjustments or corrections as needed.
• Package assembled products or prepare them for the next stage in the production process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and handle tools and equipment safely.
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures while working with hand and power tools.
• Participate in required skills and tape measure testing and apply feedback to improve performance.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical inclination and comfort working with mechanical components.
• Proficiency using hand and power tools, including screwdrivers, power drills, rivet guns, sockets, and wrenches.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Experience in assembly, mechanical assembly, or production environments.
• Ability to work on an assembly line and meet production and quality expectations.
• General labor experience in a manufacturing or similar setting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Stable and consistent work history.
• Ability to pass a tape measure test and a hands-on skills test.
• Ability to work long hours when needed, including extended shifts on some Fridays in the spring and summer.
• Ability to work in a warm environment where temperatures can reach 80–90 degrees.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience assembling furniture or similar mechanical products.
• Experience using basic blueprints or written work instructions for assembly.
• Experience with packaging and preparing finished products for shipment.
• Comfort working with repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and commitment to meeting production schedules.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a well-lit facility in a convenient location with a team that values quality craftsmanship and employee well-being. This is a contract-to-union opportunity, offering the stability and protections of a union environment and clear, structured pay progression over time. The organization focuses on long-term employment, cares about its employees, and provides the chance to build products that support schools and classrooms.

Work Environment

This role operates in a well-lit manufacturing facility on a 1st shift schedule, typically Monday through Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with additional required hours on some Fridays, especially in the spring and summer, which may be up to 10 hours. The environment can become very warm in the summer, with temperatures reaching 80–90 degrees, so you must be comfortable working in the heat for extended periods. Work is hands-on and physical, involving standing for long periods, working on an assembly line, and regularly using hand and power tools such as screwdrivers, power drills, rivet guns, sockets, and wrenches. The facility emphasizes safety and organization, and attire should be practical and suitable for a production and manufacturing setting.

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

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 Edina,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2026.

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.