General Laborer/Finisher**
**Job Description**
This role involves starting in the grinding department, where you will use a hand grinder to smooth out rough edges and polish metal to a fine finish. You will cross-train into basic fabrication tasks, which include cutting metal to length using a tape measure, brake press operation, spot welding, buffing, and racking for paint. Additionally, you will provide support in other departments such as assembly, packaging, and paint as needed.
**Responsibilities**
+ Use hand grinder to smooth and polish metal surfaces.
+ Cross-train in basic fabrication tasks such as cutting metal and operating brake press.
+ Perform spot welding and buffing tasks.
+ Assist with racking metal for painting.
+ Provide support in assembly, packaging, and paint departments.
**Essential Skills**
+ Mechanical aptitude gained through previous work experience, school, or hobbies.
+ Experience with sheet metal and grinding.
+ Proficient in using a tape measure and basic math for measurements.
+ Experience with hand and power tools.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 6 months of manufacturing experience.
+ Tape measure reading experience.
+ Experience with hand and power tools.
+ Shop classes in welding, automotive, woodworking, or machine/tool.
**Why Work Here?**
We offer tuition reimbursement and opportunities for upward mobility, including promotions to lead and supervisor roles. Enjoy a $0.50 raise after 90 days and additional raises once hired directly. You will have the opportunity to certify in welding at Anoka Tech.
**Work Environment**
Work in a large manufacturing facility that is fast-paced and can be somewhat physical. You must be self-motivated and adaptable to a no temperature control environment, which can become hot during summers. The campus is smoke-free.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anoka, Minnesota.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $21.84 - $22.09/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 Champlin,MN.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2025.
**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.
**Job Description**
This role involves starting in the grinding department, where you will use a hand grinder to smooth out rough edges and polish metal to a fine finish. You will cross-train into basic fabrication tasks, which include cutting metal to length using a tape measure, brake press operation, spot welding, buffing, and racking for paint. Additionally, you will provide support in other departments such as assembly, packaging, and paint as needed.
**Responsibilities**
+ Use hand grinder to smooth and polish metal surfaces.
+ Cross-train in basic fabrication tasks such as cutting metal and operating brake press.
+ Perform spot welding and buffing tasks.
+ Assist with racking metal for painting.
+ Provide support in assembly, packaging, and paint departments.
**Essential Skills**
+ Mechanical aptitude gained through previous work experience, school, or hobbies.
+ Experience with sheet metal and grinding.
+ Proficient in using a tape measure and basic math for measurements.
+ Experience with hand and power tools.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 6 months of manufacturing experience.
+ Tape measure reading experience.
+ Experience with hand and power tools.
+ Shop classes in welding, automotive, woodworking, or machine/tool.
**Why Work Here?**
We offer tuition reimbursement and opportunities for upward mobility, including promotions to lead and supervisor roles. Enjoy a $0.50 raise after 90 days and additional raises once hired directly. You will have the opportunity to certify in welding at Anoka Tech.
**Work Environment**
Work in a large manufacturing facility that is fast-paced and can be somewhat physical. You must be self-motivated and adaptable to a no temperature control environment, which can become hot during summers. The campus is smoke-free.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anoka, Minnesota.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $21.84 - $22.09/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 Champlin,MN.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2025.
**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.
Job ID: 484552241
Originally Posted on: 7/9/2025
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