Skilled Laborer
Aerotek, montgomery, al, United States
**Job Title: Skilled Laborer - Custom Fixture Assembly**
**Job Description**
This role involves working in a non‑climate‑controlled shop environment to build and assemble custom fixtures based on manufacturing blueprints. You will support construction projects by fabricating electrical assembly bodies and related components, using your own basic hand and power tools. The position is ideal for a hands‑on, detail‑oriented professional who is comfortable working independently while contributing to overall shop production.
**Responsibilities**
+ Build and assemble custom fixtures in a shop environment following manufacturing blueprints and drawings.
+ Fabricate electrical assembly bodies and related components to support construction projects.
+ Use hand and power tools safely and effectively to cut, drill, fasten, and assemble materials.
+ Measure and mark materials accurately using tape measures and other measuring tools to ensure precise cuts and fits.
+ Interpret and follow manufacturing drawings or blueprints to complete assemblies to specification.
+ Inspect completed work for accuracy, quality, and adherence to design requirements.
+ Maintain and use personal basic hand and power tools, ensuring they remain in safe working condition.
+ Support overall shop production needs by taking on varied tasks related to fabrication and assembly.
+ Work independently to complete assigned tasks while coordinating with team members as needed.
+ Follow shop safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
**Essential Skills**
+ Prior experience in shop fabrication, skilled labor, or construction‑related assembly.
+ Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and blueprints.
+ Strong measurement skills, including accurate use of a tape measure.
+ Proficiency with basic hand and power tools used in general labor, carpentry, and assembly.
+ Attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality work.
+ Ability to work independently while also supporting team needs.
+ Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to take on varied tasks as needed.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Background in general labor, construction, carpentry, or concrete work.
+ Experience assembling products or fixtures in a shop or construction environment.
+ Comfort working in a non‑climate‑controlled shop setting.
+ Ownership of basic hand and power tools suitable for fabrication and assembly tasks.
**Why Work Here?**
You will join a hands‑on, production‑focused environment where practical skills and initiative are highly valued. The role offers the opportunity to see tangible results from your work while contributing directly to custom, project‑based builds. You will work alongside others who take pride in craftsmanship, accuracy, and reliability, with room to broaden your experience across a variety of fabrication and assembly tasks.
**Work Environment**
The position is based in a non‑climate‑controlled shop environment focused on fabrication and assembly work. You will regularly use hand tools, power tools, tape measures, and other basic equipment to complete tasks at workbenches and fabrication stations. The work involves standing, moving materials, and operating tools throughout the shift in an active, production‑oriented setting. Attire should be practical and appropriate for a shop environment, with an emphasis on safety and durability.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Montgomery, AL.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Montgomery,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
**About Aerotek:**
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 meets 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 solving for 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.
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.
**Job Description**
This role involves working in a non‑climate‑controlled shop environment to build and assemble custom fixtures based on manufacturing blueprints. You will support construction projects by fabricating electrical assembly bodies and related components, using your own basic hand and power tools. The position is ideal for a hands‑on, detail‑oriented professional who is comfortable working independently while contributing to overall shop production.
**Responsibilities**
+ Build and assemble custom fixtures in a shop environment following manufacturing blueprints and drawings.
+ Fabricate electrical assembly bodies and related components to support construction projects.
+ Use hand and power tools safely and effectively to cut, drill, fasten, and assemble materials.
+ Measure and mark materials accurately using tape measures and other measuring tools to ensure precise cuts and fits.
+ Interpret and follow manufacturing drawings or blueprints to complete assemblies to specification.
+ Inspect completed work for accuracy, quality, and adherence to design requirements.
+ Maintain and use personal basic hand and power tools, ensuring they remain in safe working condition.
+ Support overall shop production needs by taking on varied tasks related to fabrication and assembly.
+ Work independently to complete assigned tasks while coordinating with team members as needed.
+ Follow shop safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
**Essential Skills**
+ Prior experience in shop fabrication, skilled labor, or construction‑related assembly.
+ Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and blueprints.
+ Strong measurement skills, including accurate use of a tape measure.
+ Proficiency with basic hand and power tools used in general labor, carpentry, and assembly.
+ Attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality work.
+ Ability to work independently while also supporting team needs.
+ Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to take on varied tasks as needed.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Background in general labor, construction, carpentry, or concrete work.
+ Experience assembling products or fixtures in a shop or construction environment.
+ Comfort working in a non‑climate‑controlled shop setting.
+ Ownership of basic hand and power tools suitable for fabrication and assembly tasks.
**Why Work Here?**
You will join a hands‑on, production‑focused environment where practical skills and initiative are highly valued. The role offers the opportunity to see tangible results from your work while contributing directly to custom, project‑based builds. You will work alongside others who take pride in craftsmanship, accuracy, and reliability, with room to broaden your experience across a variety of fabrication and assembly tasks.
**Work Environment**
The position is based in a non‑climate‑controlled shop environment focused on fabrication and assembly work. You will regularly use hand tools, power tools, tape measures, and other basic equipment to complete tasks at workbenches and fabrication stations. The work involves standing, moving materials, and operating tools throughout the shift in an active, production‑oriented setting. Attire should be practical and appropriate for a shop environment, with an emphasis on safety and durability.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Montgomery, AL.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Montgomery,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
**About Aerotek:**
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 meets 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 solving for 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.
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.