Grinder/shop Labor

Pay: $20–$21/hour

Location: Vancouver, WA

Shift: Day Shift | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

We are seeking a Grinder / Shop Laborer to join a fast-paced finishing department. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for grinding, deburring, and smoothing welded components, while also assisting with general shop duties such as material handling and occasional work in the wood shop. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with tools, takes pride in producing quality finished parts, and is interested in learning multiple areas of fabrication over time.

• Grind, deburr, and smooth welded metal components to meet quality and finish standards
• Operate hand and power tools including grinders, drills, and saws
• Assist with material handling and movement of parts throughout the shop
• Support powder coating and painting operations by preparing or handling parts as needed
• Wrap and package materials and finished products in the wood shop
• Read and follow basic drawings or blueprints to understand job requirements
• Act as a general shop helper, supporting fabrication and finishing teams as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Operate a forklift if certified, or assist with safe material movement within the facility

• Experience grinding and deburring metal components
• Ability to safely operate grinders and common shop tools
• Basic knowledge of material handling in a manufacturing or shop environment
• Ability to follow instructions and work from basic prints or drawings
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding, hands-on production setting

• Experience with powder coating or industrial painting
• Wood shop or woodworking experience
• Familiarity with drills, saws, and other power tools
• Forklift experience (preferred but not required)

You’ll be part of a close-knit, family-oriented company that manufactures high-quality products used in parks, playgrounds, and fitness areas nationwide. The organization values cross-training and long-term growth, offering opportunities to learn new fabrication skills beyond grinding and finishing. Your work will directly contribute to products that are visible and used in communities across the country.

This position is based in a manufacturing facility producing items such as park benches, playground equipment, fitness equipment, slides, and trash receptacles. The shop is partially open to the elements, meaning temperatures may vary with the seasons. Employees work around fabrication equipment, grinders, drills, saws, and material-handling tools, with time split between metal fabrication and wood shop areas. Proper safety gear and appropriate industrial work attire are required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, WA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Vancouver,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 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.