Grinder / Shop Laborer 1st Shift $18-$19/hr Start ASAP Overview We are seeking candidates for the Grinder/Shop Laborer role at a manufacturing company in Batavia, IL. This position involves grinding, deburring, and polishing welds, as well as performing various other tasks as needed. The ideal candidate will be flexible and open to learning new responsibilities across different departments. The typical shift is 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Monday - Friday. If interested in this position then please apply today and an Aerotek Recruiter will reach out within 24-48 hours.
Responsibilities - Perform grinding, deburring, and polishing of welds.
- Operate hand tools to remove cut pieces from sheets of steel.
- Conduct visual inspections and stack pieces for the next stage.
- Smooth out edges using deburring/polisher tools.
- Prepare pieces for paint by ensuring welds are flat and smooth.
- Hang pieces on the paintline and prep them by taping off sections and filling holes.
- Assemble pieces using hand and power tools.
- Be open to learning new tasks and performing various roles as needed.
Essential Skills - Metal fabrication experience is a plus.
- Experience with machine operation is beneficial.
- Ability to lift 40+ lbs.
- Flexibility to learn new tasks and work as a team.
- 1 year of warehouse or manufacturing experience.
Work Environment The work environment is a standard manufacturing floor with some noise from machines. It is not temperature-controlled, so it can get warm in the summer, especially near the paintline. The plant is moderately dirty due to the nature of metal fabrication but overall has fairly average working conditions.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Batavia, Illinois.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 Batavia,IL.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2025.
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.