Job Title: Facilities Assembler
Job Description
The Furniture Assembler is responsible for assembling furniture components from start to finish, working both in a modern warehouse and at various client sites. This role involves preparing materials, loading and unloading company vehicles, traveling to project locations, and completing high-quality furniture installations in environments such as universities, offices, and warehouses. The position requires hands-on assembly skills, comfort with basic tools, and the flexibility to work varying hours and occasional weekends.
Responsibilities
Assemble furniture components from start to finish according to provided directions, blueprints, and project specifications.
Report to the warehouse at the start and end of each workday to receive assignments and daily material lists.
Load company trucks with all required materials, tools, and equipment for each project.
Travel to client sites primarily within Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana using company vehicles.
Unload materials at the job site and organize components for efficient assembly.
Assemble and install furniture at client locations, ensuring proper placement, alignment, and quality workmanship.
Follow written instructions, basic blueprints, and layout diagrams to complete installations accurately.
Use basic hand and power tools safely and effectively during assembly and installation tasks.
Prepare future orders and stage materials in the warehouse when not scheduled for field work.
Maintain a clean and organized work area in the warehouse, including cleaning up after loading materials each day.
Adapt to different on-site environments and conditions, including varying temperatures and facility types.
Work flexible hours and stay on site until projects are completed, including occasional weekend work as needed.
Provide and maintain a basic set of hand tools within the first month of employment, including a screwdriver, drill gun, bit set, and tape measure.
Communicate with team members to coordinate tasks and ensure timely completion of projects.
Follow all safety guidelines in the warehouse and on client sites, including proper use of equipment and tools.
Essential Skills
At least 1 year of experience in assembly, production, or construction.
Proficiency with basic hand and power tools, including screwdrivers and drill guns.
Ability to read and use rulers, tape measures, and other measuring equipment accurately on the job site.
Ability to read and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, and written directions.
Capability to work in both warehouse and field environments and adapt to changing work sites.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to client locations within the region while starting and ending each day at the warehouse.
Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including early start times, later end times, and occasional weekends.
Reliability in reporting to the warehouse daily and completing assignments as scheduled.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments.
Prior experience in facilities maintenance or furniture assembly.
Comfort working on multiple types of client sites, including universities, office buildings, and warehouses.
Ability to provide personal basic hand tools within the first month of employment, including a screwdriver, drill gun, bit set, and tape measure.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate measurements and high-quality assembly.
Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with other assemblers and staff.
Why Work Here?
You will join a team that values reliability, craftsmanship, and professionalism, offering consistent full-time work with varied projects that keep each day engaging. The organization supports travel needs for extended assignments by covering associated costs, including hotels when overnight stays are required and providing advance notice for additional travel. You will gain hands-on experience across different environments such as universities, offices, and warehouses, building a versatile skill set in assembly and installation. The culture emphasizes accountability, cleanliness, and safety, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility in completing projects to a high standard.
Work Environment
This role is 100% indoors and split between a modern warehouse and a variety of client sites. In the warehouse, you work in a clean, organized, non-temperature-controlled facility where materials are stored and staged for projects. You are expected to help maintain cleanliness, especially after loading materials each day. On the road, you work at different client locations such as universities, office spaces, and warehouses, where conditions vary by building and season; when it is cold outside, it may be cold on the build site, and you are expected to dress appropriately for the weather and site conditions. The position follows a first-shift schedule, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with end times that may extend to 6:00 p.m. or until the project is completed, and occasional weekend work may be required. Work is performed using standard warehouse and assembly equipment, including hand and power tools, measuring devices, and company vehicles for travel between the warehouse and client sites.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MILFORD, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 MILFORD,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 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.
