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Mechanical Assembler - Help Save Lives
- Aerotek (Shakopee, MN)
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• Now Hiring: Production Assembler
**Location:** Bloomington, MN (Contract-to-Hire)
**Workplace Type:** Fully Onsite – Shakopee, MN
**Application Deadline:** September 11, 2025
Join a team that builds the future of safety technology. As a Production Assembler, you’ll help craft high-performance gas and flame detection sensors that protect lives and property worldwide.
• What You’ll Do
+ Read and interpret assembly prints, BOMs, ECOs, and process documentation
+ Assemble electrical and mechanical components using hand tools and specialized equipment
+ Perform hand soldering, apply adhesives/chemicals, and conduct electronic testing
+ Operate torque wrenches, microscopes, and computer workstations for testing and documentation
+ Conduct quality inspections to ensure product excellence
+ Adapt to evolving manufacturing technologies and processes
+ Safely lift up to 40 lbs on a regular basis
• What You Bring
+ Proficiency with hand tools, soldering, and small part assembly
+ Experience using torque wrenches, wiring components, and working under microscopes
+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Qualifications
+ High school diploma or equivalent (required)
+ JSTD certification (highly preferred)
+ Prior experience with PCB or small part assembly (a plus)
• Why You’ll Love It Here
+ Pay raises upon hire
+ Annual merit increases
+ Growth-focused culture with promotion from within
+ Cross-training opportunities to expand your skillset
• Work Environment
+ Hiring for both 1st and 2nd shifts:
+ **1st Shift:** Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
+ **2nd Shift:** Monday–Friday, 2:15 PM – 10:45 PM
+ Provided: Smocks and safety glasses
+ Not provided: Safety toe shoes
+ Large production area with multiple sensor technology lines
+ Some areas may have a strong epoxy smell
+ Placement based on your strengths and preferences
• Pay & Benefits
**Hourly Pay:** $20.00 – $22.00/hr
Eligible benefits may include:
+ Medical, dental & vision insurance
+ Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
+ 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options
+ Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
+ Short- and long-term disability
+ Health Spending Account (HSA)
+ Transportation benefits
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Paid time off (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Shakopee,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.
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