Finishing Technician

Job Title:

Metal Finisher/Finishing Technician Shift:

1st

Shift M-F Payrate:

$19.80-$23.00 Job Description The Metal Finisher prepares, polishes, and finishes stainless steel components to meet strict quality and customer specifications. This role ensures all fabricated parts achieve the required surface finish, appearance, and durability standards while maintaining safety, accuracy, and efficiency on the production floor. Responsibilities Perform finishing operations on stainless steel products, including grinding, sanding, polishing, buffing, and deburring. Operate hand and power tools such as grinders, polishers, belt sanders, and finishing machines safely and effectively. Inspect parts for defects, scratches, weld marks, or other imperfections and correct them as needed to meet quality standards. Apply appropriate finishing techniques to achieve desired surface finishes such as brushed, mirror, or matte. Clean and prepare metal surfaces prior to finishing or final inspection to ensure proper adhesion and appearance. Measure and verify that finished products meet specified dimensions, tolerances, and quality requirements. Maintain consistency in finishes across different product lines and production runs. Follow detailed work instructions, blueprints, and technical drawings to complete jobs accurately. Adhere to all safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe tool handling. Maintain finishing equipment, perform basic upkeep, and ensure the work area remains clean, organized, and free of hazards. Collaborate with fabrication, welding, and quality teams to ensure a smooth production flow and resolve issues promptly. Essential Skills High school diploma or equivalent. 1-3 years of experience in metal finishing, preferably working with stainless steel or in the automotive field. Hands-on experience with grinding, sanding, polishing, buffing, and deburring metal components. Proficiency using hand and power tools such as grinders, polishers, belt sanders, and other finishing equipment. Familiarity with metal fabrication processes and finishing standards. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings. Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality craftsmanship. Capability to perform general production and general labor tasks in a manufacturing setting. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience using polishing compounds and abrasives. Carpentry or fabrication that demonstrates strong hand-tool skills. Comfort working with a variety of hand tools and power tools in a production environment. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in fabrication, welding, and quality. Why Work Here? You will join a company that actively supports employee well-being through comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage, telemedicine, and health screenings. The organization promotes professional growth with mentoring, training, tuition assistance, and frequent internal promotions, creating clear paths for career advancement. Full-time employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation, personal time off, and paid holidays. The workplace culture emphasizes safety and has been recognized for its strong safety practices, while the environment is often described as having a close-knit, family-like feel with flexibility for personal needs and a supportive atmosphere. Work Environment The role is based in a well-organized manufacturing facility focused on metal fabrication and finishing. You will work on the production floor using grinders, polishers, belt sanders, finishing machines, and a variety of hand and power tools. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and organization, with clear processes and standards to support efficient workflow. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middletown, DE. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.80 - $23.00/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 Middletown,DE.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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.