Job Description

FAST is hiring an Assembler for our Glenwood, MN location with a $2500 Sign-On Bonus.

At FAST, we don’t just make equipment—we build careers, ownership, and pride. Our durable, top-quality equipment is trusted by major cargo handlers and airlines worldwide, and our team is the reason we succeed.

We’re more than a workplace—we’re a company that invests in its people. From day one, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, very affordable benefits, and a real stake in the company through our Employment Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employer funded contribution, 20% of your annual pay, to your ESOP account, giving you ownership in the company you help build.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Be part of something that matters – your work keeps operations moving worldwide

Competitive pay & affordable benefits from your first day

Real ownership through our ESOP – FAST contributes 20% of your annual pay so you share in our success

Paid holidays and PTO for work-life balance

Annual safety shoe reimbursement and company gear allowance

A team culture that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork

Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career

Job summary:    

Assembles machines, equipment, and their sub-assemblies following blueprints and other written and verbal specifications. Familiar with and capable of using various types of hand and power tools. Required to perform other miscellaneous tasks as supervision deems necessary.

Job duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reads and interprets blueprints and assembly drawings to determine specific assembly requirements.
• Removes small quantities of metal to clean parts or to produce close fit between parts.
• Plans assembly procedures, following specifications.
• Drills, taps, or reams holes.
• Aligns components and bolts, screws, or rivets them together.
• Installs moving parts, such as shafts, levers, or bearings, and works them to test free movement.
• Aligns and meshes gears in gearbox to assemble system of gears.
• Tests or assists in testing operation of completed product.
• Prepares parts for shipping into containers, bands items to pallets and performs other packaging as required.
• Completes all weekly, daily and monthly 5S tasks

Job Requirements: 

• A qualified candidate will have a high school diploma, GED, or at least 1-3 months related experience.  
• Must have basic language and math skills and reasoning ability.  
• Should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software.
• Must be able to stand and walk continuously and sit/reach/bend frequently over the course of a 10 hour shift. 
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.  
• Must have manual dexterity and be able to maintain a frequent firm grasp. 
• Must be able to operate a foot pedal for machine operation.
• Must be able to pass a physical strength test to perform the job.  
• Color vision with depth perception is required.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and levels of humidity.
• Personal protective equipment will be provided by FAST and must be worn in the required areas. 
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Build Your Future with FAST

We don’t just offer a job—we offer a career you can be proud of, ownership in the company, and a

supportive team that values what you bring to the table. Join FAST and experience why we’re the

employer of choice. Apply today!