Shop Helper

The Shop Helper role is crucial in preparing surfaces and painting custom assemblies using various spray equipment. You will work with different paint types and assist with material check-in, fabrication tasks, and maintaining shop cleanliness. Collaborating with technicians to meet production schedules is an integral part of the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and paint custom assemblies using airless, HVLP, and conventional spray equipment.
• Work with various paint types such as industrial enamel, 2-part epoxies, and polyurethane.
• Assist with material check-in and verify parts against bills of materials.
• Clean and prepare hydraulic reservoirs for testing and painting.
• Support fabrication tasks including cutting, deburring, and beveling.
• Operate basic shop machinery under supervision.
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics and assembly drawings.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and perform preventive maintenance.
• Collaborate with technicians to meet production schedules.

• Accurate tape measure reading within 1/16 inch.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn fabrication techniques.
• Ability to operate shop equipment such as band saw, drill press, ironworker, and pipe threading tools.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Positive attitude and effective communication skills.

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.

Our company offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401K Retirement Savings, 9 Paid Holidays, and up to 5 weeks of PTO based on service. We also provide Medical & Dental Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, and Long Term Care Insurance. Our Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Direct Deposit, and Annual Service Awards are designed to support and reward our employees. Manufacturing associates receive uniforms and shoes.

Work Environment

The facility in Livingston is climate controlled, ensuring a comfortable working environment within the warehouse.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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 Charlotte,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.