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Aerotek Shop Technician in Moorhead, Minnesota
Diesel Mechanic – $23–$30/hr + OT
Location: Moorhead, MN | Day Shift (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM)
Job Description
Join a solid, long-standing shop doing truck upfitting and mechanical installs. You’ll work hands-on installing pre‑fab equipment onto trucks — plows, service bodies, dump beds, toolboxes, hydraulic lines, wiring, and more. If you’re mechanically inclined and like problem‑solving with your hands, this is a great fit.
What You’ll Do
Install truck attachments using hand and power tools
Read and follow blueprints/prints
Install wire harnesses, lighting, hydraulic hoses, and final assemblies
Perform light fabrication and welding as you grow into the role
Prep and apply paint for touch-ups and components
What You Need
Strong mechanical aptitude (assembly/install experience preferred)
Ability to read blueprints
Basic fabrication + electrical skills
Able to lift up to 75 lbs and stay on your feet all day
Personal tools preferred
Why You’ll Like It Here
Clean, quiet shop with music
Laid‑back, respectful work environment
Long‑tenured employees + low turnover
Plenty of overtime available
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Moorhead, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/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 Moorhead,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.