Occupation

Assembler

Assemblers construct products or components by fitting together parts according to engineering drawings and specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and sometimes industrial equipment like welders or pneumatic systems. The work is repetitive and detail-oriented, requiring precision to meet quality standards and safety protocols while following documented procedures in a manufacturing or industrial environment. The role suits mechanically inclined individuals comfortable with physical demands like lifting, prolonged standing, and working shift schedules, who thrive on hands-on work and can read technical documentation accurately.

Duties & responsibilities

Fit together parts and components according to engineering drawings and technical specifications
Operate hand tools and power tools to assemble products at manufacturing workstations
Perform quality inspections on finished assemblies to verify they meet specifications
Lift and position heavy or delicate parts, sometimes using industrial equipment like pneumatic tools or welders
Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and technical documentation accurately
Maintain work areas and completed assemblies according to safety and lean manufacturing standards

What Assembler roles involve, from employers’ own postings.

How much does an Assembler make?

Too few Assembler postings state pay to publish a median yet: 10 of 24 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for Assembler roles?

24 open Assembler roles from 17 employers; the most at Crane Co., FLIR Systems and Life Fitness.

From employers’ own postings, as of2026-10-28.

Assembler in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

Open roles: 24
Employers: 17
Median pay: —
Disclose pay: —

Open Assembler roles (24)

Assembler

Jabil

Saint Petersburg, FL

Listed on Jabil’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Assembler

Vermeer Corporation

Freeman, SD

Listed on Vermeer Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Assembler

KLA-Tencor

San Diego, CA

Listed on KLA-Tencor’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Assembler

U-Haul

Kansas City, KS

Listed on U-Haul’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Assembler III - 2nd Shift - $27.05/hr + 1.50/hr Shift Differential

Stryker Corporation

Full-time · Irvine, CA · $27 / hour

This is a medical device assembly role requiring precision work under a microscope in a cleanroom environment on the second shift. It suits someone with manufacturing experience who enjoys detail-oriented work and is comfortable with structured procedures and quality compliance.

Listed on Stryker Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗

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Assembler 1st Shift

Life Fitness

Full-time · Ramsey, MN · $20 – $24 / hour

This is an assembler role manufacturing fitness equipment, with opportunities to progress from entry-level bench work to multi-line qualification. It suits someone with basic hand-tool experience who wants hands-on production work with room to develop technical skills.

Listed on Life Fitness’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Assembler

Sullair Corporation

Batesburg, SC

Listed on Sullair Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Prototype Assembler 1 - 1st shift

Rockwell Automation

Full-time · Ladysmith, WI

This role assembles mechanical prototypes and components at Rockwell Automation's Wisconsin facility using hand tools, pneumatic equipment, and documented procedures. It suits someone detail-oriented who can follow instructions closely, work independently on a 1st shift schedule, and is comfortable with regular overtime in a manufacturing environment.

Listed on Rockwell Automation’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Assembler

Trek Bicycle Corporation

New Hartford, NY

Listed on Trek Bicycle Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗

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Assembler

Mercury Marine

Fort Wayne, IN

Listed on Mercury Marine’s careers site · Apply there ↗

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Employers hiring Assemblers

17 in total, most open roles first.