Shop Hand

Job Title: Shop Hand

Job Description

The core mission of the Shop Hand is to support the fabrication, painting, and assembly of steel building structures in an industrial manufacturing atmosphere. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to learn a range of tasks necessary for each project scope, including material handling, fabrication work, assembly work, painting, and cleaning. The ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Quality Assurance Program.
• Use hand and power tools to clean and prep steel.
• Handle materials efficiently and safely.
• Read and understand work orders and project task codes.
• Mix and prepare paint coatings following proper procedures.
• Apply paints and coatings according to procedures and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Accurately record quality data on cleaning and coating reports.
• Clean and maintain the factory work areas and bathrooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow all workplace safety rules and operate tools and equipment safely.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma, general education degree, or vocational degree.
• 2+ years of experience with general trade skills for siding, roofing, metalworking, or assembly.
• Ability to select and operate the proper tools for tasks.
• Skillful operation of non-specialized shop equipment.
• Ability to read a tape measure down to 1/16th inch.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints is a plus.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication, repair, installation, and cutting.
• Skill in painting and fabrication.
• Trade school or light welding experience is advantageous.
• Ability to use a range of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and understand product labels and follow directions for paints, solvents, and other related products.
• Physical ability to reach, bend, crawl, stoop, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to be fitted for and use a respirator when required.
• Self-directed and capable of working with little to no supervision.
• Ability to work well with others and participate as a team member.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that is expanding and offers a very competitive pay scale. Benefit from comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Opportunities for training, including potential training as a welder for those who demonstrate aptitude and promise. Enjoy company-paid and supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, accident and hospital insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and take advantage of an Employee Referral Bonus Program.

Work Environment

The work environment can expose you to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors within an open-air building. Work collaboratively in a team of 2-3 people.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Everett, WA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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 Everett,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 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.

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.