General Laborer (Start Immediately) 1st Shift

Aerotek; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a General Laborer for a machine shop to provide hands-on support on 1st shift. You will assist with setup, build crates, move parts, and help with packaging and transport while maintaining high quality and attention to detail.

The role requires safe operation of hand and power tools, experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment, and flexibility for overtime or weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience performing general labor tasks in an industrial or machine shop setting.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of hand tools and power tools.
• Comfort with building crates and packaging to protect parts during transport.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor duties in a machine shop to support daily operations and projects.
• Safely use hand tools and power tools for a range of tasks.
• Build crates and packaging to protect parts during handling and transport.
• Assist with moving and delivering parts to workstations and teams.

Skills

General labor in machine shop

Tool operation

Packaging crates

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title: General Laborer Machine Shop (1st shift)

Pay: $20/hour starting out

Job Description

This role provides hands-on support in a busy machine shop, performing a variety of general labor tasks that range from routine activities to more intricate projects. You contribute directly to efficient shop operations by building crates, moving parts and materials, and assisting with machining setup, all while maintaining a high level of detail orientation and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor duties in a machine shop, supporting day-to-day operations and project work.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for a variety of tasks.
• Build crates and other packaging solutions to protect parts and materials during handling and transport.
• Assist with moving and delivering parts and materials to appropriate workstations and team members.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing general labor tasks in an industrial, manufacturing, or machine shop environment.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of hand tools and power tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience in a machine shop or similar industrial setting.
• Comfort working with building materials and packaging solutions such as crates and pallets

Work Environment

This role is based in a machine shop environment with frequent exposure to extreme cold and heat, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. You will work in a setting with a moderate to high noise level and interact regularly with team members in a respectful and cooperative manner. The schedule may require flexibility, including overtime and weekends as needed to meet production demands. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times as required for the tasks being performed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Topeka, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Topeka,KS.

About Aerotek

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.