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Assembly Technician – Contract-to-Hire

**Location:** Kindred, ND

Shift:** **Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Pay Rate:** **$19.00–$20.00 per hour

**Placement Type:** Contract-to-Hire

Job Description

As an Assembly Technician, you will be a vital part of our team, responsible for assembling components for grain bins, grain dryers, and augers. Working in a collaborative environment, you will use power and hand tools, drills, and wrenches extensively to ensure the precise assembly of parts. Your role will involve reading blueprints and maintaining workflow throughout the week.

Responsibilities

+ Efficiently and accurately assemble metal components/parts with correct fit and fastening according to job specifications defined in blueprint drawings.

+ Use appropriate tools to assemble and fasten all parts per engineering and quality standards.

+ Assist with material setup and parts coordination.

+ Assist with the assembly of hardware kit boxes.

+ Operate the roll former machine and collect metal products at the end of the line.

+ Inspect the quality of assembled components/parts before passing them to QC for final inspection.

+ Assist other assembly stations and transfer to other departments as needed.

+ Maintain equipment, tools, and work area in a neat and orderly fashion.

+ Report and document basic material, production, and quality control issues.

+ Operate hand and power tools, and other equipment as required to complete projects.

+ Perform assigned tasks to time standards and quality expectations.

+ Maintain professional, respectful relationships with internal and external customers.

+ Ensure a safe and clean working environment by complying with all safety procedures, rules, and regulations.

+ Assist other team members to complete tasks and perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Experience using hand or power tools in manufacturing, construction, or a production facility.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

+ Strong mechanical assembly skills.

+ Proficiency in using power and hand tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in small parts assembly, production, parts inspection, and installation.

+ Familiarity with farming or roofing is a plus.

+ Capability to lift at least 75 pounds.

+ Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a small family feel with opportunities for growth into leadership roles. Be part of a supportive environment where management takes a personal interest in your success. Experience a strong teamwork culture with a chance to contribute significantly to the company.

Work Environment

Work in a large fabrication and assembly plant with a small-town feel. Be part of a team of three, collaborating on projects using blueprints and power and hand tools. The dress code includes steel toe boots, jeans, and non-offensive clothing. The schedule is Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday from 7 a.m. to noon, with the possibility of a full day off, depending on workload. Occasionally, work may be required on Saturdays during busy summer months. The job involves routine walking, standing, lifting, and working near moving mechanical parts with exposure to noise and outdoor elements.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 Kindred,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 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.