Mechanical Assembler

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler – 2nd Shift – CONTRACT‑TO‑UNION – $26/hr – 3:30pm–2:00am Mon–Thursday

Join a dedicated team as a Mechanical Assembler on 2nd shift (3:30pm–2:00am, Monday–Thursday). This is a contract‑to‑union opportunity with strong long‑term potential, assembling school tables, desks, and chairs for a leading manufacturer of classroom and cafeteria equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble school tables, desks, and chairs using hand and power tools
• Use power drills, tape measures, screwdrivers, rivet guns, sockets, and wrenches
• Drill and attach hinges, legs, and arms to furniture components
• Ensure high‑quality, durable construction on all finished products

Essential Skills

• Proficient with hand and power tools
• Accurate tape‑measure reading
• Strong mechanical aptitude and consistent work history

Additional Qualifications

• Mechanical assembly or production line experience
• Ability to pass a tape‑measure test during the interview

Why Work Here

• Contract‑to‑Union pathway with $26/hr starting pay
• Well‑lit, clean facility in the heart of Edina
• Union environment that values and supports its employees
• Pay increases available at 90 days and one year

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $23.26 - $26.01/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 Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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.