Metal Finisher (35/hr)

Aerotek

Champlin (MN)

On-site

USD 71,635,000 - 97,424,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay
Medical, dental & vision
401(k) plan
Life Insurance
Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Metal Finisher in Champlin, MN for a permanent, on-site role. You will grind welded stainless steel parts to a smooth finish, inspect welds for defects, and buff the exterior to a mirror shine.

Steel finishing requires attention to detail and comfort with edge-work using a straight liner. The position offers a set pay range and room for growth within a modern, air-conditioned facility with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

  • 6 months of experience in metal finishing or grinding.
  • Mechanical inclination, potentially from construction, lube tech, or manufacturing.
  • Desire to work in grinding and metal finishing.
  • Attention to detail, with potential experience using measuring equipment like micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

  • Grind out welds on stainless steel parts to achieve a smooth finish.
  • Inspect for defects and imperfections in welds.
  • Buff the exterior of stainless steel to a mirror finish.
  • Use a straight liner to edge sheet metal.

Skills

Metal finishing
Grinding
Attention to detail
Mechanical inclination

Tools

Micrometers
Calipers

Job description

Job Title: Metal Finisher ($25-40/hr)
Job Description

As a Metal Finisher, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and polished appearance of stainless steel parts. You will take welded stainless steel components and meticulously grind the welds to achieve a flawless finish. Your keen attention to detail will help identify and correct any defects or imperfections. You will also buff the exterior of the stainless steel to attain a mirror-like shine, using a straight liner to edge the sheet metal.

Responsibilities
  • Grind out welds on stainless steel parts to achieve a smooth finish.

  • Inspect for defects and imperfections in welds.

  • Buff the exterior of stainless steel to a mirror finish.

  • Use a straight liner to edge sheet metal.

Essential Skills
  • Minimum of 6 months of experience in metal finishing or grinding.

  • Mechanical inclination, potentially gained from construction, lube tech, or manufacturing.

  • Desire to work in grinding and metal finishing.

  • Attention to detail, with potential experience using measuring equipment like micrometers and calipers (not required).

Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Open to repetitive production work, standing for most of the shift, and handling a grinder.

  • Willingness to learn and be trained in fabrication processes.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers exceptional growth potential within the fabrication space, including the possibility of transitioning into welding, especially TIG welding on stainless steel. The company values its employees, providing a supportive work environment with state-of-the-art equipment and a new, air-conditioned facility. Employees benefit from low attrition rates, and the company is known for taking good care of its team. There is ample room for cross-training and career advancement.

Work Environment

Enjoy working in a very nice, air-conditioned manufacturing facility. The finishing area is designated separately, with a beautiful break room in a new building, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout the workday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Champlin, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Champlin,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

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.

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