Entry Level - Shop Help

Job Description

Job Description

Paint Line Prep Laborer Overview

Prepare metal parts for painting by grinding, sanding, cleaning, and racking. This role supports the paint line and offers growth into an industrial painter position.

What You’ll Do

• Grind and sand metal parts to create smooth, paint-ready surfaces
• Deburr edges and remove imperfections
• Wash and clean parts before painting
• Rack parts onto the paint line in the correct order
• Tape and mask areas that should not be painted
• Inspect parts to ensure they meet quality standards
• Keep your work area clean and organized
• Work with the paint team to keep production moving

What You Need

• 1+ year of manufacturing or production experience (paint line preferred)
• Experience with grinders, sanding, or hand tools
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs (most parts lighter)
• Comfortable standing for full shifts and doing repetitive work
• Strong attention to detail
• Willing to wear a respirator (must pass fit test and be clean shaven)
• Comfortable working in a slightly dusty/dirty environment

Nice to Have

• Paint prep or industrial painting experience
• Experience with masking, taping, or racking parts
• Interest in growing into a painter role

Schedule

• 1st Shift: Mon–Thurs, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Mon–Thurs, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
• Occasional Friday overtime (4–6 hours)

Work Environment

• Clean, organized production shop
• Work in paint area with a laid-back but productive team
• Uses solvent-based paint (low heavy dust, but still some sanding debris)

Why Join

• Strong benefits, PTO, and paid holidays
• Profit sharing + company-paid life insurance
• Health plans + free telehealth support
• Opportunity to go permanent with a raise
• Clear path to grow into an industrial painter

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 Jul 20, 2026.

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.

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.

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.