**Job Title: Assembly 1st Shift** **Job Description** The role involves gathering blueprints, routing sheets, setting specifications, and all necessary fixtures and tools to assemble products as directed. Responsibilities include moving parts to the assembly area, fastening parts together, and using test benches to assist in the assembly operation. The position also includes assembling parts into repair kits and switches, packaging and moving products to the shipping department, inspecting products prior to packaging, and operating a pallet jack for loading or moving materials. **Responsibilities** + Gather and utilize blueprints, routing sheets, and setting specifications to assemble products. + Move parts to the assembly area from storage racks. + Fasten parts together using bolts, screws, speed clips, or other fasteners. + Use hand tools, fixtures, and test benches to aid in assembly operations. + Assemble parts into repair kits and switches, package them, and move to shipping. + Inspect products before packaging and return rejected products to production. + Observe packaging operations and inspect containers for conformance to specifications. + Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules. + Tally the number of products packaged or record product information. + Operate a pallet jack to assist in loading or moving materials and products. + Pack parts properly to prevent damage during transportation. **Essential Skills** + Mechanical assembly and use of hand tools. + Ability to read, write, and understand work instructions. + Proficiency in reading English and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, engineering prints, and drawings. + Effective communication skills with shipping clerks and other personnel. + Mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. + Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. + Capability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form. + Experience in reading blueprints, routing sheets, and test specifications. + Consistently maintain production rates and high-quality standards. + Ability to work with limited supervision, in a team environment, and self-motivate. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma or GED, or nine to eighteen months of related experience and/or training. + Basic understanding of ISO 9001 standards. **Why Work Here?** Join an organization that values teamwork and individual contributions. Enjoy a clean and well-lit work environment, fostering productivity and safety. **Work Environment** The position is based in an open production environment that is very clean with excellent lighting throughout the building. Some stations may be louder than others due to machinery. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Mankato, MN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 North Mankato,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 23, 2025. **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.