Finisher - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Finisher – 1st Shift

Job Description

This 1st shift Finisher role prepares metal products to precise customer specifications by performing grinding, sanding, deburring, and polishing tasks. You use hand grinders, power tools, and other finishing equipment to remove excess metal, smooth surfaces, and ensure high-quality results. You support machine operators during downtime, complete inspections and basic quality checks, and help maintain a clean, safe production area while handling materials up to 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products to meet customer specifications by performing finishing operations such as grinding, sanding, deburring, and polishing.
• Use hand grinders to sand and grind down excess metal and achieve smooth, consistent surfaces.
• Operate and handle various hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently for metal finishing tasks.
• Assist machine operators during downtime by supporting setup, material handling, and basic machine-side tasks.
• Inspect finished products and perform quality assurance checks to ensure they meet required standards and specifications.
• Identify and correct minor defects such as burrs, rough edges, or uneven surfaces using appropriate finishing techniques.
• Perform general cleaning duties in the work area to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient production environment.
• Lift, move, and position materials and parts weighing up to 55 lbs as part of daily production activities.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints or work instructions to understand finishing requirements and tolerances.
• Use hammers and other tools to straighten parts and ensure proper shape and alignment.
• Work collaboratively with production, assembly, and machine operation teams to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe operation of tools and equipment.

Essential Skills

• Prior experience using grinders and hand tools, including comfort with using a hammer to straighten parts.
• At least 3 months of prior production or manufacturing experience preferred, including exposure to general labor, general production, or finishing tasks.
• Ability to perform metal finishing operations such as grinding, sanding, deburring, polishing, and metal finishing on various parts.
• Experience working with power tools and hand tools in a manufacturing, construction, or production environment.
• Capability to lift and handle materials up to 55 lbs safely and repeatedly.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working with mechanical assembly or fabrication processes.
• Attention to detail to perform inspections and basic quality assurance checks on finished products.
• Ability to follow work instructions, understand basic blueprints, and adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Willingness to work in a production environment that can be warm and requires consistent use of personal protective equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with machine operation or assisting machine operators in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with metal finishing processes, including grinding, sanding, deburring, polishing, and concrete or metal surface finishing.
• Exposure to mechanical assembly, kitting, and fabrication tasks.
• Ability to use inspection tools and perform visual inspections to verify product quality.
• Comfort working with a variety of hand tools, power tools, and grinders in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn new processes and potentially move into different departments as skills grow.
• Interest in long-term career development within a manufacturing environment, including potential advancement into higher-paying operator roles.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable organization with exceptionally low turnover, where a significant portion of the workforce has built careers spanning more than 25 years. The company emphasizes safety, maintaining a safety rating significantly better than regional standards, and offers a supportive environment that encourages long-term growth. You gain access to numerous advancement opportunities across more than 15 departments, with the potential to move into higher-paying operator positions even without prior experience. After one year of employment, students can benefit from 100% tuition reimbursement, supporting both professional and educational development. The company also offers 10 paid holidays upon direct hire and provides opportunities for overtime, allowing you to increase your earnings while building a lasting career.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing and production facility on 1st shift, working with metal finishing, grinding, sanding, and general production equipment. The environment can be warm in the summer and involves regular use of hand tools, power tools, grinders, and other finishing equipment. Safety is a priority, and you must wear metatarsal boots and safety glasses at all times while on the production floor. The dress code is casual but requires no shorts or cut-off sleeves to maintain safety standards. You work around machinery, metal parts, and fabrication processes, performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 55 lbs and standing for extended periods while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Le Sueur, MN.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.25/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 Le Sueur,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 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.