General Laborer

General Laborer

Job Description

Join our team as a General Laborer where you will play a vital role in producing high-quality glass products. This position offers a starting hourly wage of $17.50, with an increase to $18 upon direct hire. The work schedule is from 6 am to 3 pm, with the first day starting at 8 am for a meeting. You will be involved in various tasks, including painting and inspecting glass products.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality painted glass products on time and safely, ensuring cost efficiency.
• Prepare paint for automated machines and hand-spraying equipment.
• Inspect products and communicate with the tempering line based on daily schedules.
• Clean and maintain glass edges and surfaces for a proper finish.
• Rack, cure, and bake newly painted glass pieces with teammates.
• Hand-spray custom or small-volume orders as needed.
• Create and catalog job-specific paint samples and touch-up bottles.
• Formulate paint batches to match customer-supplied samples, including Pantone and Sherwin-Williams standards.
• Apply masks and layouts for custom logos and designs.
• Incorporate remake requests and rush orders into production schedules.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the paint area after each shift.
• Operate ovens used to cure paint and ensure proper spray patterns.
• Change paper rolls on equipment as required.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of paint machines and work areas.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to meet production standards.
• Use inspection equipment to measure and evaluate products.
• Communicate issues with prints or parts to the supervisor promptly.
• Manage inspection and packing material inventory.
• Ensure laminated glass meets quality standards and customer specifications.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for production or quality enhancements.
• Support internal control systems and preventive maintenance programs.
• Organize and clean the inspection area after each shift.

Essential Skills

• Experience with inspection, general labor, and assembly tasks.
• Proficiency in using spray guns, tape measures, and inspection equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and bills of materials.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the furniture industry is beneficial.
• Familiarity with loading/unloading, preparing, and inspecting glass.
• Commitment to meeting quality standards that align with or exceed ASTM standards.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values respect, positivity, and a strong work ethic. Enjoy opportunities for growth and the chance to contribute to high-quality production processes. Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and your skills can develop.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic and collaborative shop floor environment. Utilize advanced paint machines and hand-spraying equipment. Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to safety standards. Engage in a supportive team setting with opportunities to learn and grow professionally.

This is a Contract position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

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.