Shop Helper

Join our dynamic team where you will play a crucial role in cutting and fitting various sizes of metal for welders. Your expertise will be utilized in preparing all metal pieces into different jigs, grinding welds, and using blueprints and schematics for product fabrication. Additionally, you will operate 300-ton horizontal presses and ensure the cleanliness of the work area daily. This is a physically demanding role that requires you to be on your feet all day and lift 50 pounds consistently.

Responsibilities

• Cut and fit various sizes of metal for welders.
• Prepare metal pieces into different jigs for welders.
• Grind welds to ensure smooth finishes.
• Use blueprints and schematics for fabricating products according to orders.
• Operate 300-ton horizontal presses effectively.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area daily.

• Experience in fabrication and assembly.
• Proficiency with blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Over 3 years of experience in custom fabrication working off blueprints.

Our company values its employees by offering benefits such as a 401K plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage. We are committed to fostering a supportive and engaging work environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in an unheated machine shop where you will be on your feet for 8+ hours a day. The job requires a strong physical ability to manage demanding tasks in a challenging environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anaconda, MT.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Anaconda,MT.

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.