Shop Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Shop Laborer

Job Description

This role supports a medium-size manufacturing facility that produces overhead cranes and performs a variety of custom job shop work. As a shop laborer, you assist multiple departments with general operations and material handling, working with cranes, slings, hooks, forklifts, and other tools and equipment. The position is physically active and requires the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, stand, crouch, twist, and learn safe operation of shop machinery and material handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general shop operations across the Rail, Fabrication, Electrification, and Maintenance departments, adapting to workload demands and shifting priorities.
• Follow instructions and directions from supervisors and experienced employees to complete assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
• Perform material handling throughout the shop using overhead cranes, slings, hooks, and related lifting equipment.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment, or learn to do so under guidance.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and basic machinery to support fabrication, production, and maintenance activities.
• Assist with tasks such as sanding, grinding, deburring, sheet metal handling, and other mechanical preparation work.
• Support sandblasting and spray gun operations as directed, including surface preparation and finishing tasks.
• Help with general construction-related duties in the shop environment, which may include concrete, drywall, and solar-related project support.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper storage of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Follow all safety procedures, including correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to shop safety guidelines.
• Physically perform job tasks that require lifting up to 75 pounds, crouching, standing for extended periods, twisting, and moving materials around the facility.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing experience in a shop, production, or industrial environment.
• Ability to safely lift up to 75 pounds and perform frequent standing, crouching, twisting, and other physical movements.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to learn and follow detailed instructions from supervisors and experienced team members.
• Willingness to learn operation of cranes, slings, hooks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and using required personal protective equipment.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Glenwood,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.