Shop Helper - Aerospace Company

General Helper - 1st Shift - $20/hr - El Cajon

Join our team as a General Helper in the Deburr department, where you will work with hand tools such as grinders and be responsible for deburring and grinding parts. This role involves working with acetone, cleaning, and polishing greasy, oily parts while ensuring safety with provided PPE. You will primarily work Monday through Thursday from 6 am to 4:30 pm and may be involved in sandblasting tasks in the future. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and wear steel-toed shoes, with the majority of the day spent standing and following instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical exertion, assisting other workers.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, and cracks using hand tools and power burring equipment.
• Operate air & electric motor-driven deburring equipment with abrasive materials.
• Use power saws occasionally and perform degreasing, sandblasting, and janitorial duties.
• Follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Remove burrs and sharp edges with abrasive materials and hand tools such as drills, countersinks, files, scrapers, and wire brushes.
• Operate bench grinders and other machines.
• Pass an examination for certification in Industrial Truck Safety (forklift training) as required by CCR Title 8 Section 3668.
• Complete general cleanup or janitorial duties as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or directed.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and write English at a level required to fulfill essential job functions.
• Experience using air & electric motor-driven tools to remove burrs or sharp edges on metal.
• Manufacturing background required, open to training.
• Experience with mechanically tools, deburring, and cutting is a plus.
• Ability to read a tape measure.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior work experience in industry or high school shop training.
• Construction and shipyard experience is acceptable.

Why Work Here?

Become part of a team that values hands-on experience and provides opportunities for skill development through on-the-job training. Enjoy a work schedule that supports work-life balance with a four-day workweek and offered overtime. Work in a collaborative environment where safety and professional growth are prioritized.

Work Environment

The position operates in a machine shop environment with a schedule of Monday through Thursday from 6 am to 4:30 pm. Overtime is available. The role involves moderate physical exertion, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods. Safety gear such as steel-toed shoes is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Cajon, CA.

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in El Cajon, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 19, 2026.