Shop Technician

Job Title: Shop Technician

Job Description

This role involves hands-on work with drivetrain components, performing assembly and disassembly tasks using hand tools, precision instruments, and blueprints to ensure products meet strict quality standards. You will support preventive maintenance, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-training across different areas of the shop while working a consistent 1st or 2nd shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic assembly and disassembly operations on drivetrain parts and related components.
• Use blueprints, gauges, torque measuring devices, and other equipment to verify conformance to quality specifications.
• Operate precision measuring devices to accurately assemble and disassemble final products.
• Interpret and follow blueprints and technical drawings to complete work to specification.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on tools, equipment, and work areas as required.
• Assist in identifying issues in processes or products and help initiate corrective action procedures.
• Conduct Safety Stop Audit observations to support a safe working environment.
• Participate actively in Continuous Improvement (CI) and Process Improvement and Development (PID) activities.
• Support cross-training by performing additional duties or tasks in various areas of the shop as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in alignment with shop standards.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with assembly and disassembly of mechanical components, particularly drivetrain parts.
• Proficiency using hand tools and related shop equipment for mechanical work.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from blueprints and technical drawings.
• Skill in using gauges, torque measuring devices, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Experience performing mechanical inspections to ensure conformance to quality specifications.
• Capability to perform preventive maintenance on tools, equipment, and workstations.
• Familiarity with mechanical assembly or disassembly, welding, metal fabrication, agricultural or construction equipment assembly, or mechanics.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and participate in safety audits and observations.
• Willingness to work 1st shift (Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or 2nd shift (Monday through Thursday, 4:15 p.m. to 2:45 a.m.).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in mechanical assembly or disassembly is highly encouraged.
• Experience in welding or metal fabrication is beneficial.
• Experience with agricultural or construction equipment assembly is an advantage.
• Mechanical or automotive repair experience (mechanics) is considered a strong plus.
• Previous involvement in Continuous Improvement (CI) or process improvement initiatives is helpful.
• Comfort working in a structured, production-oriented shop environment.

Work Environment

The position is based in a clean, well-organized shop environment with approximately 100 employees on the first shift and a structured 2nd shift operation. The standard schedule is Monday through Thursday from 4:15 p.m. to 2:45 a.m., providing a four-day workweek with potential overtime. The shop uses hand tools, gauges, torque measuring devices, and precision measuring equipment to support high-quality mechanical assembly and disassembly work. The facility emphasizes safety, organization, and collaboration across different areas of the shop.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Fargo, ND.

The pay range for this position is $23.76 - $30.24/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 West Fargo,ND.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.