Shop Helper

**NOW HIRING SHOP HELPERS** - Start ASAP - Entry Level - Day Shift 7am-3:30pm Monday - Friday. Full time, long term!

Job Description

The Shop Helper supports day-to-day operations across multiple areas of the shop, including deburring, spot welding, assembly, and assisting on the paint line. This role involves hands-on general labor work, using hand and power tools to help ensure products move smoothly and efficiently through production.

Responsibilities

• Perform deburring tasks to remove sharp edges and excess material from parts, ensuring a clean and safe finish.
• Assist with spot welding operations under guidance, helping to assemble metal components accurately and safely.
• Support the paint line by preparing parts, moving materials, and helping maintain a smooth flow of painted products.
• Help with basic assembly work, using hand and power tools to put together parts and components as directed.
• Use grinding tools and other shop equipment to finish parts and maintain quality standards.
• Carry out general labor tasks around the shop, including moving materials, organizing work areas, and assisting different departments as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and use tools and equipment correctly to maintain a safe work environment.
• Clean and tidy work areas regularly to support a clean, organized, and efficient production flow.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform general labor tasks in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Willingness to learn deburring, spot welding, and assembly processes.
• Comfort using basic hand tools and power tools safely.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Reliability and strong work ethic in a shop environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No prior experience required for this role.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience with deburring and spot welding is nice to have.
• Familiarity with grinding tools and basic assembly work is beneficial.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a clean and well-organized manufacturing setting across two separate buildings: one dedicated to paint operations and the other focused on welding and fabrication. The production flow is well structured, and the team maintains a high standard of cleanliness, with regular cleaning to keep the environment safe and efficient. You will work with a variety of hand tools, power tools, grinding equipment, and spot welding tools, and you will be around active paint and fabrication processes. The atmosphere is practical, collaborative, and hands-on, with a focus on keeping the shop running smoothly and maintaining an orderly workspace.

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Michael, MN.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Saint Michael,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.