Shop Utility

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Shop Utility – 1st Shift

Job Description

This role operates and maintains grinding and polishing equipment to produce high-quality metal components to precise specifications. You will inspect machinery and workpieces, perform basic maintenance and repairs, and ensure that all products meet quality standards in a modern, climate-controlled facility.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machinery and workpieces regularly to ensure they meet specifications and prevent malfunctions and production loss.
• Dress grinding wheels according to specifications to keep machines operating at peak performance.
• Stop machines immediately when issues arise and make necessary adjustments quickly to minimize downtime.
• Perform quality control by inspecting workpieces as they exit equipment and removing any defective pieces.
• Operate grinding and polishing machinery to grind metal workpieces to prescribed specifications and ensure high-quality finished products.
• Finish products by hand using hand tools to file, smooth, and refine surfaces as required.
• Keep all equipment running reliably by inspecting and performing basic maintenance, including lubrication and cleaning.
• Schedule repairs when needed and coordinate with maintenance resources to keep equipment in optimal condition.
• Perform basic repairs within the expected scope of knowledge, including replacing worn or broken parts.
• Use power tools, hand tools, pneumatic tools, and air tools safely and effectively during grinding, deburring, and assembly tasks.
• Deburr and finish metal components to meet fabrication and quality requirements.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience operating grinding and polishing equipment for metal workpieces.
• Proficiency using air tools, including grinders and other pneumatic equipment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively for grinding, deburring, and finishing.
• Experience with deburring processes to remove sharp edges and improve surface quality.
• Ability to perform basic equipment maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning, and inspection.
• Capability to perform basic repairs, including replacing worn or broken parts within the expected scope of the role.
• Strong attention to detail for inspecting machinery and workpieces to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and specifications for grinding, dressing wheels, and finishing workpieces.
• Commitment to quality control and removal of defective products from the production flow.

Work Environment

This position is based in a brand-new, state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility with modern equipment and a clean, organized production floor. The role operates on a 1st shift schedule, Monday through Thursday, working four 10-hour days with flexible start times at 4:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m., or 6:00 a.m. Overtime on Fridays is minimal and voluntary. You will regularly use power tools, hand tools, pneumatic tools, and air tools, including grinders, for fabrication, deburring, and assembly tasks in a professional manufacturing environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Madison, WI.

The pay range for this position is $41000.00 - $57000.00/yr.

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 Madison,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026.

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.

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.

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.