Shop Laborer 20hr - First Shift

Shop Laborer first shift $20 Job Description The Shop Laborer supports production by cleaning, finishing, and handling metal parts used in food processing equipment. This role focuses on cleaning welds, grinding and polishing components, washing and organizing parts, and assisting with general shop duties in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Clean welds on metal parts using a small weld cleaning unit, including applying a mild acid solution, rinsing with water, and using a neutralizing solution to ensure welds are properly finished. Wash and rinse parts thoroughly to meet cleanliness and quality standards for food processing equipment components. Assist with handling and moving parts coming off machines, ensuring safe and efficient transfer to the appropriate work areas. Lift and move parts weighing up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the shift while following safe lifting practices. Use handheld grinders to grind, polish, and finish parts to specified standards, ensuring a smooth and consistent finish. Operate small pencil grinders and other hand tools to perform detailed deburring and finishing work on metal components. Demonstrate reliability by maintaining consistent attendance, punctuality, and focus on assigned tasks. Follow all safety procedures when using mild acids, neutralizing solutions, hand tools, and power tools. Essential Skills Experience using hand tools and power tools in a shop or similar environment. Deburring and grinding experience, including use of handheld grinders and related finishing tools. Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with metal parts and shop equipment. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and perform physical labor throughout the shift. Strong attention to detail to ensure parts are cleaned, finished, and organized correctly. Work Environment This role is based on the production floor in a very clean, climate-controlled, and well-lit facility. The standard schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the possibility of working until 5:30 p.m. as needed. There may be occasional mandatory Saturday shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and during busy seasons you should be open to working up to approximately 55 hours per week. You will work on the production floor alongside about 15 other employees and will be the only person in your immediate department, while still working within close proximity to coworkers for support and communication. The environment uses typical shop equipment such as weld cleaning units, handheld grinders, pencil grinders, carts, and pallets, with an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and organization. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Frankfort, IL. 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 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 Frankfort,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 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.

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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.

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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.