Onsite Aerospace Assembler & Shipper — Hands-On Growth

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

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.