2026 Brookings Seasonal Summer Assembly

Position Summary

At Daktronics, you'll be part of something extraordinary. We design, engineer, manufacture, and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems that captivate audiences worldwide. Our products bring excitement to professional, college, and high school games, attract customers for businesses globally, and provide direction for people as they travel, work, and play.

Why Choose Daktronics?

• Innovative Products: Create cutting-edge digital displays seen globally.
• Stable Schedule: Enjoy a consistent work schedule with no rotating shifts.
• Clean Environment: Work in a clean, safe, organized, and well-lit environment.
• Team Atmosphere: Join a supportive and collaborative team.
• Variety and Growth: Engage in diverse tasks with opportunities for learning and development.
• Competitive Compensation: Benefit from competitive pay and meaningful benefits.

We have a limited number of positions available to work for the summer. 

When will I work?  

Typical Time Frame: between May to September/October   

Typical Shifts:  

Production: 

• Day: Monday-Thursday, 6am-4:30pm, OT on Friday if needed  
• Night: Monday-Thursday, 4:30pm-3:00am, OT if needed  

Buildings & Grounds: 

• Day: Monday-Friday, 7am-4:30pm 

Potential Production Positions Available depending on shift:  

• Final Assembler and Sub Assembler 
• Vinyl Graphics Assembler 
• Inventory/Receiving Clerk 
• Control Racks & Computer Assembler 
• Paint Prepping  
• Metal Machine Operator (additional skill increment) 
• Crater (additional skill increment) 
• Shipping Clerk (additional skill increment) 

Our employees enjoy:   

• A welcoming environment with friendly and helpful coworkers.   
• Competitive, consistent pay with opportunities for overtime.   
• Stable Monday through Friday schedules with no expected hours on the weekend.   
• The opportunity to work for an industry leading company.   
• Building products shipped all around the world.   

Where is this opportunity located?  

• Position located in Brookings, SD.  

What will the work look like for me? 

• Operate automated equipment and/or perform the modular and technical construction of scoreboards and/or displays, interpret work instructions/technical drawings, safely operate hand tools, and participate in a team.   
• Learn Daktronics products, systems, and processes, and produce product in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.   
• Be flexible to work in other departments as needed.   
• Learn and practice Lean Manufacturing methodology.   
• Follow company policies and procedures.   
• Complete other duties as assigned to meet customer needs.  

Qualifications

To be considered for Seasonal Assembler Position, we require the following: 

• High school diploma or GED required.  
• Required to work overtime when overtime shifts are scheduled.  
• Regularly and reliably work the scheduled hours.  
• Good communication skills.  
• Ability to learn quickly and successfully participate as a member of a team.  
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.  
• Wear all proper protective equipment as required in work area in accordance with Daktronics Safety Policy and OSHA standards. Items may include safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, hearing protection, and electrostatic discharge wear. You will be provided the PPE for the required areas.  
• Physical requirements include the ability to:  
  • Work in an environment with these types of smells: paint, solvent, and solder.  
  • Frequently lift 35 lbs. Occasionally to frequently lift 45 lbs., in some work areas.  
  • Stand for the full shift with planned breaks. The duration of standing between breaks varies from 2-3 ½ hours depending on work area.  
  • Work from heights, including working from ladders and platforms.  
  • Reach in all directions (up, down, side-to-side, and diagonal reaching), including some awkward reaching to insert components in difficult to reach sections of the product.  
  • Maintain steady hand/eye coordination.  
  • Identify wire and paint colors.  
  • Read fine print.  
• Fluent in English, written and verbal.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position. 

Ready to make an impact? Be part of a company that values your contributions and offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment. Learn more about Daktronics and take the next step in your manufacturing career with us!

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.