Shop Helper - Aerospace Company

Job Description

Job Description

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

Job Description

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.\

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

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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 19, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.