Shop Helper 20 Hr

Laborer / Shop Helper

1st shift

$20

Job Description

The Laborer / Shop Helper supports daily production in a heavy-duty machining job shop by assisting machinists and operators, handling materials, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. This role involves working with a variety of metals, operating basic shop equipment under supervision, and supporting shipping and receiving activities to help ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output.

Responsibilities

• Assist machinists and machine operators with daily production tasks in a busy machining facility.
• Load and unload raw materials, parts, and finished products safely and efficiently.
• Operate basic shop equipment such as presses, saws, pallet jacks, and forklifts under supervision.
• Use hand tools and power tools for grinding, polishing, and general fabrication support as directed.
• Perform general shop duties including cleaning, organizing, and maintaining work areas.
• Inspect materials and finished products for defects to ensure quality standards are met.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including packing, labeling, and staging orders.
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean, hazard-free workspace at all times.
• Work with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other materials as required by production needs.
• Read and follow basic instructions, and support machinists with simple tasks related to CNC and manual machining operations.
• Handle materials and components of varying sizes, including very large and heavy-duty parts, using appropriate equipment and techniques.

Essential Skills

• Experience using hand tools and power tools in a shop, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and basic shop equipment under supervision.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and a strong willingness to learn machine operation and shop processes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods during the shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, machining, or warehouse work is a plus.

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lockport,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.