Shop Laborer

Job Title: Shop Laborer Job Description

As a Shop Laborer, you will be responsible for cleaning welds on parts using a small weld cleaning unit, which involves using a mild acid and rinsing off with water and neutralizing solution. You will assist in handling parts as they come off the machines, specifically parts for food processing equipment. The role includes washing parts, lifting up to 50 lbs frequently, utilizing handheld grinders to grind, polish, and finish parts, and learning to read and interpret basic blueprints as necessary. You will stack parts on carts and pallets, sort items into inventory using a cart, and use small pencil grinders. This position involves very repetitive work, handling up to 100 parts at a time. A mechanical inclination is beneficial for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Clean welds on parts using a small weld cleaning unit.

• Handle parts as they come off the machines.

• Wash parts and lift up to 50 lbs frequently.

• Utilize handheld grinders to grind, polish, and finish parts.

• Learn to read and interpret basic blueprints.

• Stack parts on carts and pallets.

• Sort items into inventory using a cart.

• Use small pencil grinders.

• Perform repetitive work, handling up to 100 parts at a time.

Essential Skills

• Experience with hand tools and power tools.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to use a tape measurer.

• Basic math skills including counting.

• Mechanical inclination.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Deburring and fabrication experience.

• Grinder and deburring/grinding experience.

• General labor skills.

• Strong initiative to grow with a company.

• Open to candidates with minimal experience eager to learn new skills.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a great opportunity for growth and development. Candidates will start as a laborer and have the chance to train into a machine operator or transition into other roles such as welder or service technician. The company provides solid benefits and a 401K, ensuring a promising long-term career path.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean, climate-controlled, and well-lit, contributing to a comfortable workplace. The role operates on a 1st shift schedule, Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with potential extended hours until 5:30 pm and occasional mandatory shifts on Saturdays from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. During busy seasons, employees may be required to work up to 55 hours a week. The candidate will work on the production floor with about 15 other employees, although they will be the only person in their department, positioned within 10 feet of other team members.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Frankfort, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frankfort,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.