Builder

Aerotek; North Dakota; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Builder for a contract to hire role in West Fargo, ND. This position involves building wall panels and wooden trusses in a busy manufacturing environment, using hand and power tools to assemble components.

You'll read measurements, cut materials, and work with a team to meet daily production goals while following safety procedures. Shift runs Monday–Friday, with hours around 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the pay range is $21.50–$26.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Construction experience in framing or similar roles.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Proficiency with hammers, nail guns, and common tools.
• Physically capable of standing, lifting, and repetitive motions for long shifts.
• Experience working in a team in construction/manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wall panels and wooden trusses using hand and power tools.
• Swing a hammer for extended periods to drive metal plates into trusses.
• Work at truss tables ~3 feet high, stepping on/off as needed.
• Read measurements and cut materials to specification.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily production goals.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and tools.

Skills

Construction experience

Tape measure proficiency

Tool proficiency

Physical stamina

Team environment

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tape measure

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Builder

Job Description

This role involves building wall panels and trusses in a high-volume manufacturing environment, using hand and power tools to assemble wooden components with metal plates. You will work closely with a team to accurately measure, cut, and assemble materials, contributing directly to the production of structural building elements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wall panels and wooden trusses using hand and power tools, including hammers, nail guns, and tape measures.
• Swing a hammer for extended periods to securely pound metal plates into wooden trusses and ensure structural integrity.
• Work on wall panel or truss builder tables that are approximately 3 feet high, including frequently stepping or jumping on and off the tables to assemble trusses properly.
• Read and interpret tape measurements accurately to cut and assemble materials according to specifications.
• Collaborate with team members in a fast-paced shop environment to meet daily production goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including tools, materials, and workstations.
• Follow all safety procedures and use tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Adapt to working in different areas of the facility, including inside the manufacturing buildings and outside in the yard or loading area as needed.
• Support general construction and framing tasks as required, including handling concrete-related work when necessary.

Essential Skills

• Prior construction experience, including hands-on work in framing or similar roles.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure for cutting and assembling materials.
• Proficiency with common construction tools such as hammers, nail guns, and other hand and power tools.
• Physical ability to swing a hammer forcefully and repeatedly to drive metal plates into wooden trusses.
• Capability to safely work on and around 3-foot-high truss tables, including stepping or jumping on and off them throughout the shift.
• Comfort working in a physically demanding role that requires standing, lifting, and repetitive motions for up to 10-hour shifts.
• Experience working in a team environment within construction or manufacturing settings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• History in general construction, framing, or concrete work.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production shop environment.
• Familiarity with assembling structural components such as wall panels or trusses.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and production plans with attention to accuracy and quality.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-oriented environment where hands-on skills and a strong work ethic are valued and recognized. The role offers consistent weekday hours and the opportunity to develop and refine your construction and manufacturing skills while working with a variety of tools and structural components. You will gain experience in a production setting that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable craftsmanship.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing facility with multiple buildings dedicated to different stages of production. You will work around several truss tables in one area and cutting saws in another, with some duties performed outdoors in the yard and loading areas. The schedule runs Monday through Friday, typically from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 7:00 a.m. start on the first day. The environment is active and production-focused, with regular use of construction tools such as hammers, nail guns, tape measures, and saws. The work is physically demanding and involves standing for long periods, repetitive hammering, handling lumber and metal plates, and moving between indoor shop areas and outdoor yard spaces.

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 $21.50 - $26.00/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 Assist