Assembler

Assembler

This role focuses on assembling and building sub-assemblies for agricultural products and bus-related components, following detailed work instructions and using a variety of hand and power tools. You will work with parts and products that can be large in size, contribute to production and packaging activities, and help ensure that each order is completed accurately according to job numbers and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Build mechanical sub-assemblies for agricultural products and bus-related components in accordance with detailed work instructions.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively to assemble parts and components.
• Interpret and follow blueprints and diagrams to ensure accurate assembly of products.
• Handle and assemble products that can be large in size, maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Lift and move components and products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds as needed during the assembly process.
• Perform mechanical assembly tasks with attention to detail, ensuring all parts are correctly fitted and secured.
• Package and kit parts based on specific job numbers, ensuring all required components are included and properly labeled.
• Support general production activities, including preparing materials and organizing workstations for efficient workflow.
• Operate or assist with forklift operations, when qualified, to move materials and products within the facility.
• Work with a sense of urgency while maintaining a calm, organized, and safety-focused approach in the shop.
• Follow all safety guidelines, work instructions, and quality standards throughout the assembly and production process.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of assembly experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical assembly skills, including the ability to work with various mechanical components and fasteners.
• Experience using hand and power tools safely and effectively in a shop or production setting.
• General labor and general production experience, including working on repetitive tasks and meeting production goals.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow work instructions and basic production documentation.
• Capability to lift and handle items up to approximately 50 pounds as part of daily tasks.
• Solid attention to detail to ensure accurate assembly, kitting, and packaging of parts.
• Reliability and consistency in attendance and completing assigned work within scheduled hours.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Automotive assembly or mechanical experience, which is considered highly relevant and transferable.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, which is a significant plus for this role.
• Blueprint reading skills for mechanical components and assemblies.
• Experience operating a forklift in a production or warehouse environment.
• Comfort working with large products and assemblies in a shop setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in working with tools and machinery.

Why Work Here?

The organization fosters a family-oriented culture where leadership supports employees and works collaboratively to accommodate modified schedules when possible, as long as work is completed effectively. The pace of work emphasizes urgency and productivity without creating a frantic or stressful shop environment, allowing team members to focus on quality and safety. Employees join a close-knit production team where communication, flexibility, and mutual respect are valued, creating a stable and supportive place to grow practical mechanical and production skills.

Work Environment

The facility operates as a production and assembly shop with approximately 40 people across all shifts, creating a collaborative and team-focused environment. Typical hours run from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with the possibility of overtime on Fridays depending on workload. Team members work with hand and power tools, mechanical components, and large products, following structured work instructions and production processes. The shop emphasizes working with urgency while maintaining a calm, organized, and safety-conscious atmosphere. Employees may also work around forklifts and other material-handling equipment in a standard manufacturing setting.

Job Type & Location

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

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 WEST FARGO, ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.