General Laborer

This role supports a metal manufacturing facility by assisting with machine operations, loading large metal pieces, and handling finished stamped metal products. You will work on a production line in a loud, hot environment, helping ensure products are safely and efficiently processed, packed, and staged on pallets across various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading large metal pieces into manufacturing machines in a safe and efficient manner.
• Help operate as a machine helper, supporting the machine operator with production tasks.
• Place stamped metal parts onto pallets after processing, ensuring proper stacking and organization.
• Perform basic packing and material handling duties, including loading and packing finished products.
• Use basic measuring tools as needed to support production quality and accuracy.
• Follow all safety procedures when handling heavy and sharp metal materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safe and efficient operations.
• Work effectively in a loud, hot metal manufacturing environment for the full duration of the shift.
• Collaborate with team members and follow instructions from supervisors to meet production goals.
• Adhere to union and facility rules and guidelines while on the production floor.

• Ability to work safely in a loud, hot metal manufacturing environment.
• Capability to handle heavy and sharp metal materials with a strong focus on safety.
• Experience or comfort working as a general laborer in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to assist with loading large metal pieces into machines.
• Ability to place and organize stamped metal products on pallets.
• Basic skills in loading, packing, and working as a machine helper.
• Ability to use basic measuring tools to support production tasks.
• Willingness and ability to work assigned shifts, including 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift schedules.

• Previous experience in metal manufacturing or working with metal products is beneficial.
• Familiarity with production lines that make filters, fences, gratings, or similar metal products is a plus.
• Comfort working in a unionized environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality across any assigned shift.

You join a stable unionized manufacturing environment where your safety and reliability are valued. After a 90-day period, you have the opportunity to become a permanent union member, gaining access to the protections and structure that come with union representation. The facility offers consistent, clearly defined shift schedules, providing predictability for planning your life outside of work. You work as part of a team that produces tangible, high-demand metal products such as filters, fences, and gratings, giving you a sense of contribution and accomplishment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a metal manufacturing facility that produces filters, fences, gratings, and other metal products. The environment is very loud, and employees must remain highly safety conscious while handling heavy and sharp metal materials. The facility is not temperature controlled, so it can be hot in the summer and colder in the winter. All employees are responsible for wearing steel-toed boots. The dress code requires jeans or pants with no holes and a long sleeve or short sleeve T-shirt. Multiple shifts are available. General schedules include 1st shift Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, 2nd shift Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and 3rd shift Monday through Friday from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. Additional lines operate with 2nd shift from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm and 3rd shift from 11:00 pm to 7:00 pm on one line, and 2nd shift from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm and 3rd shift from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am on another line. The workplace operates under union guidelines, and employees have the opportunity to become permanent with the union after 90 days.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Libertyville, IL.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Libertyville,IL.

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.