Panel Line Builder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Panel Line Builder
Job Description

The Panel Line Builder fabricates and assembles aluminum panel structures using cutting equipment and fastening tools. This role focuses on accurately cutting panels, interpreting drawings, and performing mechanical assembly to build high-quality components for industrial boiler and dry kiln systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic cutting equipment to cut aluminum panels to specified dimensions.
• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints to determine appropriate layouts and cutting patterns.
• Use fastening tools, including riveting, bolting, and screwing equipment, to securely attach panels to structural frameworks.
• Perform mechanical assembly of panel structures according to established specifications and quality standards.
• Set up, operate, and monitor machine tools and equipment used in the fabrication process.
• Work with press brakes, tooling, and dies as required to form and shape materials.
• Inspect completed work for accuracy, fit, and finish, making adjustments as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with team members to complete fabrication projects efficiently and on schedule.

• Ability to operate basic cutting equipment for aluminum panels.
• Proficiency in using fastening tools such as riveters, bolt guns, and screw guns.
• Experience with mechanical assembly of panel or structural components.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints to determine layouts.
• Basic machine operation skills in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with press brake operation, including the use of tooling and dies.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specifications accurately.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, bend, twist, kneel, and periodically lift up to 50 pounds.

• Experience working in a fabrication shop or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working with aluminum and other metals in a production setting.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a fabrication team.
• Commitment to following safety guidelines and best practices in a shop environment.

Join a fabrication team that builds specialized industrial equipment from the ground up and takes pride in the quality of its in-house work. You will work on tangible, large-scale projects that directly support mills and paper industry operations, gaining hands-on experience with a variety of fabrication tools and processes. The environment offers opportunities to develop practical skills, collaborate with experienced tradespeople, and contribute to complex projects that are installed and used in real-world industrial settings.

Work Environment

This role is based in a fabrication shop that builds boilers and dry kilns for the mill and paper industry. The facility features open bays and an active production floor where installation engineers and fabricators complete projects in-house before they are installed on customer sites by a field team. The shop can be hot in the summer and cool in the winter, and the environment is loud due to ongoing fabrication work. You will be on your feet throughout the day and perform frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, and other physical movements. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds periodically while working with fabrication equipment and materials.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 Vancouver,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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.