Job Title:
Grinder / Shop Labor - Metal Cleaner ($20/hour-$22/hour)- Job Description
- This role focuses on cleaning and finishing metal parts by using a hand grinder to smooth machined components, including large flanges and smaller assembly units.
You will support multiple departments, including fabrication, grinding, paint, and shipping, by preparing parts, moving materials, and assisting with general labor tasks as needed. This position suits someone who enjoys hands-on work in a heavy manufacturing environment and is comfortable working with hand and power tools.
- Responsibilities
- + Use a hand grinder to smooth and clean machined metal parts, including large flanges and smaller assembly units.
+ Perform metal cleaning and polishing to prepare parts for further fabrication, painting, or assembly. + Work closely with the fabrication department to prep parts for production and finishing processes. + Support various departments such as fabrication, grinding, paint, and shipping by assisting with daily operational needs. + Move parts and materials between departments safely and efficiently, both indoors and outdoors. + Assist with general labor tasks, including handling sheet metal and other metal components. + Support the shipping department by helping prepare and organize parts for delivery. + Provide support to other departments during slower phases of work, adapting to changing priorities and workloads. + Operate hand tools and power tools safely and follow all site safety procedures. + Maintain a clean and organized work area in both shop and yard environments. + Be available for overtime and weekend work as required to meet project and production demands.
- Essential Skills
- + Experience using a hand grinder to smooth and finish metal parts.
+ Hands-on experience with metal cleaning, grinding, and metal polishing. + Ability to perform general labor tasks in a heavy manufacturing environment. + Familiarity with working around sheet metal and machined metal components. + Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools in a production setting. + Willingness to support multiple departments, including fabrication, grinding, paint, and shipping. + Capability to move and handle metal parts and assemblies between departments. + Flexibility to work overtime and on weekends as needed. + Comfort working both indoors in shop areas and outdoors in varying conditions.
- Additional Skills & Qualifications
- + Experience in construction, production, or similar general labor roles. + Background in heavy manufacturing or industrial environments. + Willingness to support rental operations and other business units when needed. + Ability to adapt to slower and busier phases of work while remaining productive. + Strong attention to detail when finishing and preparing metal parts.
- Why Work Here?
- You will join a team that offers frequent overtime opportunities and weekend work for those who want to maximize their earnings.
The company participates in high-profile projects, including structures used for major events such as large concert and entertainment productions. With multiple large facilities and a busy operation, you can gain exposure to a variety of tasks, develop practical skills, and grow your experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Work Environment
- This role is based at a heavy manufacturing site that includes both outdoor areas and indoor shops without air conditioning.
You will work around steel and aluminum parts used to build stages and structures for concert and event venues. The operation spans three large buildings located near each other, and you may move between them to support different departments. Expect a physically active environment that involves regular use of hand and power tools, handling metal components, and working in varying temperatures. Standard hours are approximately 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break, with plenty of overtime and weekend work available based on production needs.
- Job Type & Location
- This is a Contract position based out of Torrance, CA.
- Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Torrance,CA.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
- We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.
AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
