General Laborer - Swing/Graveyard $21+

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Laborer – Swing/Graveyard
Job Description

This role supports a heavy industrial metal processing facility by performing a variety of general labor tasks, with a primary focus on grinding and inspection of metal parts. You use grinders to remove defects, ensure product quality, and assist with additional production and labor activities as needed across swing and graveyard shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinders to perform inspection grinding, finish grinding, spot grinding, and all-over grinding on metal parts.
• Inspect metal parts closely to identify cracks, defects, and imperfections, and grind them down to meet quality standards.
• Stand for the entire shift while performing grinding and other labor-intensive tasks.
• Wear and properly use a respirator and other required personal protective equipment throughout the shift.
• Handle, push, pull, and lift heavy materials and metal parts weighing 75–100 lbs frequently.
• Support general labor and production activities as needed, including moving materials, assisting machine operators, and maintaining workflow on the production floor.
• Use basic math skills, including addition and subtraction, to support measurements and production tasks.
• Read and accurately use a tape measure to verify dimensions and ensure parts meet specifications.
• Follow established safety procedures and guidelines in a hot, heavy industrial environment with furnaces and grinding equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in a dusty and dirty production setting.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors to coordinate tasks and meet production goals.
• Adapt to different tasks and priorities depending on production needs across swing and graveyard shifts.

• Proven ability to perform heavy lifting and frequent pushing and pulling of 75–100 lbs.
• Experience working in environments involving grinders, manufacturing, metals, or construction.
• Ability to stand for the full duration of the shift while performing repetitive, physically demanding tasks.
• Comfort using a respirator and adhering to safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Basic math skills, including accurate addition and subtraction.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure to verify part dimensions.
• Willingness and ability to work swing (3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.) or graveyard (11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) shifts Monday through Friday.
• Reliability and strong work ethic in a heavy industrial production environment.

• Background in operating grinders or other metal finishing equipment.
• Experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Prior work in metals processing, fabrication, or related heavy industrial operations.
• Experience in construction or other physically demanding labor roles.
• Comfort working in hot, loud, dusty, dirty, and smelly environments.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and quality standards while maintaining productivity.

You join a team that values hard work, reliability, and the ability to thrive in a demanding industrial environment. There are opportunities across multiple shifts, giving you flexibility to align work hours with your preferences. The role offers consistent full-time weekday work, clear expectations, and the chance to build valuable experience in manufacturing and metal processing that can support long-term career growth.

Work Environment

This is a heavy industrial metal processing facility that uses furnaces to heat and treat metal, creating a hot and physically demanding environment. The work area is described as hot, heavy, loud, dusty, dirty, and smelly, with continuous production activity and grinding operations. You work on a Monday–Friday schedule, with openings on first shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), swing shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.), and graveyard shift (11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.), and you remain on your feet for the entire shift while wearing a respirator and other required protective gear.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reno, NV.

The pay range for this position is $21.15 - $22.50/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 Reno,NV.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.