Shop Helper

Prep Laborer

The Prep Laborer will be responsible for grinding down welds and preparing them for paint application. This involves sanding and grinding sheet metal, washing it, and racking parts for the paint line. The position provides opportunities to advance into industrial painting.

Responsibilities

• Grind and sand welds on sheet metal.
• Wash and prepare metal parts for painting.
• Rack parts for the paint line.
• Maintain attention to detail to ensure metal is ready for painting.
• Work with a respirator and complete a fitting test.
• Adapt to working in a mildly dusty and production environment.

Essential Skills

• 1+ year of manufacturing experience, preferably in paint line prepping or racking.
• Ability to stand all day and lift 30-50 lbs regularly.
• Attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with a respirator and in dusty environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with sanding, prepping, racking, grinding, taping, masking, and general labor.
• Good cleaning skills and familiarity with paint prep.

Why Work Here?

Employees receive a signing bonus, excellent benefits, and opportunities for raises upon permanent employment. They also enjoy access to a health app offering no-cost video/chat consultations with therapists and primary care. The company offers profit sharing, a $20K life/AD&D insurance policy, and nine paid holidays annually.

Work Environment

The work environment is laid back, clean, and organized, focusing on producing commercial lawn care equipment. Employees work in a paint area that requires wearing a respirator and passing a fitting test. The facility uses solvent-based paint, resulting in a clean shop with minimal dust. The shift is from Monday to Thursday, 6am to 4:30pm, with optional overtime on Fridays.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/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 BLAINE,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.