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Assembler/Electrical Specialist – Livestock Trailers
Location: Henderson, CO (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Pay: $22–$24 per hour, based on experience and skill level
Position Type: Contract-to-Hire (120-day contract with potential for permanent conversion)
Position Summary
Lakeshore Talent is partnered with Merritt Trailers in their search for a motivated Assembler/Electrical Specialist to support the production of custom livestock trailers. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role involving electrical work, manual assembly, and the construction of trailers from raw materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble livestock trailer components, including end sheets and side sheets.
- Build custom trailers from raw materials using prints and job specifications.
- Complete electrical work, including connecting wiring harnesses.
- Use drills, air guns, and other pneumatic or hand tools.
- Read a tape measure accurately and follow detailed measurements.
- Review prints to understand trailer configurations and assembly requirements.
- Work safely from ladders and at varying heights.
- Track completed work and remaining production hours for assigned trailers.
- Assist with different stages of the production process as needed.
- Communicate closely with team members when working on large trailers.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
- Participate in required hands-on training for equipment such as cranes and saws.
Required Qualifications
- Previous manual production, manufacturing, construction, or assembly experience.
- Electrical assembly and maintenance experience
- Ability to connect electrical harnesses; soldering is not required.
- Experience using drills, air guns, and similar tools.
- Ability to read a tape measure and interpret basic prints.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable climbing ladders and working at heights.
- Ability to perform physically demanding, hands-on work.
- Willingness to learn multiple parts of a custom production process.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work safely as part of a team.
- Ability to provide required personal tools and steel-toed boots.
Preferred Background
- Experience building, repairing, or using livestock, agricultural, utility, or similar trailers.
- Familiarity with farming, ranching, construction, fabrication, or other hands-on environments.
- Mechanical or engineering aptitude.
- Interest in learning new skills and developing within a manufacturing career.
Why Join the Team?
- Family-owned organization with a dedicated, experienced workforce.
- Consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule.
- Comprehensive hands-on training.
- Strong benefits upon permanent conversion.
- Opportunities to cross-train and develop additional skills.
- Skills-based advancement opportunities.
- Team-oriented environment with experienced employees available to provide support.
- Potential pay review at the end of the 120-day contract period.
Additional Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background check and drug-screening process. Candidates must also comply with all workplace safety and equipment-training requirements.