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Grinder/shop Labor - Paying 20 An Hour

$18 - $45 per hour

Job Title: Grinder/Shop Labor

Job Description

As a Metal Cleaner, you will utilize a hand grinder to smooth machined parts from the machine shops. Your work will primarily involve large flanges or smaller assembly units, and you will provide support to various departments such as fabrication, grinding, paint, and shipping. Flexibility is key as you will help with moving parts between departments.

Responsibilities

  • Use a hand grinder to smooth machined parts.
  • Assist various departments including fabrication, grinding, paint, and shipping.
  • Help move parts across different departments and adapt to changing needs.
  • Work alongside the fabrication department to prepare parts.

Essential Skills

  • Experience with grinders and grinding techniques.
  • Knowledge of sheet metal and general labor tasks.
  • Proficiency with hand grinders and metal cleaning.
  • Ability to work with hand and power tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Willingness to support other departments during slower work phases.
  • Experience in construction, production, and general labor.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy ample overtime opportunities and the chance to work on prestigious projects, including supporting the Superbowl halftime show. Work in a dynamic environment that values flexibility and teamwork.

Work Environment

This role is based in a heavy manufacturing site, both outdoors and indoors, where shops do not have air conditioning. You will work with steel and aluminum parts used for stages in concert venues. There are three large buildings nearby, offering plenty of opportunities to support the company's rental side as well.

IF you are interested please feel free to contact Andrey C at View phone number on jobs.aerotek.com or book a meeting at

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Torrance, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $45.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.

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