Assembler/Shipper

Aerotek; Minnesota; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an Assembler / Shipper for a small, family‑owned machine shop specializing in high‑precision aerospace components. You will assemble parts, install hardware, and help ensure accurate, on‑time shipping.

You’ll read blueprints, use calipers and micrometers, and keep excellent quality with ISO/aerospace standards. This onsite, permanent role offers hands‑on work, a collaborative team of about 13, and opportunity to grow across assembly, inspection, and shipping.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in manufacturing or a machine shop.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed instructions.
• Experience assembling small parts with hand tools and torque tools.
• Familiarity with helicoils, inserts, and mechanical fastening.
• Basic inspection skills (calipers, micrometers, visual checks).
• Shipping/receiving experience in a production environment.
• Comfortable shifting between tasks in a shop environment.
• Bonus: JobBOSS experience, aerospace/defense exposure, or precision machining experience

Responsibilities

• Precision assembly of small, high‑accuracy components using blueprints, travelers, and detailed instructions
• Install helicoils, inserts, and PEM‑style hardware using torque tools and small assembly equipment
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections with calipers, micrometers, and other tools
• Track production and update travelers in JobBOSS; prepare shipping documentation
• Package parts, label shipments, process outgoing orders, and assist with receiving
• Support the team across departments to keep workflow smooth and deadlines on track
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow ISO/aerospace quality standards

Skills

Blueprint reading

Small-part assembly

Hand & torque tools

Shipping experience

Shop multitasking

Team collaboration

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque tools

JobBOSS

Job description

Job Description

Assembler / Shipper — High‑Precision Aerospace & Defense Work

Role Overview

Join a small, family‑owned machine shop where craftsmanship actually matters. As an Assembler / Shipper, you’ll work hands‑on with precision aerospace components, support hardware installation, and make sure finished parts ship out accurately and on time. If you like variety, problem‑solving, and being part of a team that takes pride in quality, this role is a strong match.

What You’ll Do

• Precision assembly of small, high‑accuracy components using blueprints, travelers, and detailed instructions


• Install helicoils, inserts, and PEM‑style hardware using torque tools and small assembly equipment


• Perform dimensional and visual inspections with calipers, micrometers, and other tools


• Track production and update travelers in JobBOSS; prepare shipping documentation


• Package parts, label shipments, process outgoing orders, and assist with receiving


• Support the team across departments to keep workflow smooth and deadlines on track


• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow ISO/aerospace quality standards

What You Bring

• 1+ year in manufacturing or a machine shop


• Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed instructions


• Experience assembling small parts with hand tools and torque tools


• Familiarity with helicoils, inserts, and mechanical fastening


• Basic inspection skills (calipers, micrometers, visual checks)


• Shipping/receiving experience in a production environment


• Comfortable shifting between tasks in a shop environment


• Bonus: JobBOSS experience, aerospace/defense exposure, or precision machining experience

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Small, family‑owned shop where your work is visible, appreciated, and never “just another number”


• Laid‑back, friendly environment — T‑shirt and jeans are the norm


• Hands‑on, technically interesting aerospace and defense projects


• Stable company with a reputation built since 1962


• Real opportunities to grow across assembly, hardware installation, inspection, and shipping


• Collaborative team of about 13 people who support each other and take pride in quality work

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47840.00 - $60000.00/yr.

DP and company benefits will kick in right away.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.