Manufacturing Laborer

Job Title: Manufacturing Laborer

Job Description

This role involves performing a variety of general labor tasks in a metal manufacturing environment, including preparing parts for welders and machine operators, supporting metal fabrication activities, and assisting with material handling, loading, and unloading. You will regularly use a tape measure, hand tools, and power tools to ensure parts and materials are ready for production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal parts for welders, machine operators, and metal fabrication workers according to specifications.
• Assist with material handling, including loading and unloading materials and products safely and efficiently.
• Use a tape measure to accurately measure and verify dimensions of parts and materials.
• Operate and maintain basic hand tools and power tools used in metal fabrication and general manufacturing.
• Support general labor tasks across the production floor as needed to keep operations running smoothly.
• Follow established safety procedures and practices while working in a metal manufacturing environment.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards to support efficient production.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform general labor tasks in a manufacturing production environment.
• Experience working in metal fabrication or metal manufacturing settings.
• Proficiency using a tape measure to take accurate measurements.
• Comfort and familiarity with using hand tools.
• Comfort and familiarity with using power tools.
• Ability to perform material handling tasks, including loading and unloading.
• Capability to work safely and effectively in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Any education or certifications related to the manufacturing industry are a plus.
• Overhead crane experience is a bonus.
• Prior experience in fabrication or metal fabrication is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different tasks within a production environment.

Why Work Here?

You can benefit from regular pay progression through annual pay reviews and additional reviews at 30 and 90 days, giving you clear opportunities to grow your earnings as you develop in the role. Weekly pay provides consistent and predictable income, helping you manage your finances more easily. You will also receive an annual steel toe boot voucher to support your safety and comfort at work. The organization values ongoing development and rewards performance, offering a stable environment where hard work and reliability are recognized.

Work Environment

You will work in a metal manufacturing facility that is non-climate controlled, so temperatures may vary with the seasons. The environment involves active production areas with metal fabrication, material handling, and the use of hand and power tools. Appropriate safety gear, including steel toe boots, is required, and an annual steel toe boot voucher is provided to support this. The role requires working on your feet for much of the shift and being comfortable in a busy, industrial setting focused on safety and productivity.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, MO.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, MO.

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

This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,MO.

About Aerotek

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.