Shop Hand

Aerotek; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring for a Shop Hand in Sedro-Woolley, WA. You will support fabrication, painting, and assembly of steel structures in an industrial setting, with training into welding. The role offers a 4x10 hour schedule and potential overtime.

Responsibilities include QA participation, tool use for prep, material handling, and accurate data recording. On-site, full-time contract-to-hire position with weekly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience with siding, roofing, metalworking, or assembly.
• Ability to select and operate proper tools for tasks.
• Skilled operation of non-specialized shop equipment.
• Read a tape measure to 1/16 inch.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Quality Assurance Program.
• Use hand and power tools to clean and prep steel.
• Handle materials efficiently and safely.
• Read and understand work orders and project task codes.
• Mix and prepare paint coatings following procedures.
• Apply paints and coatings per procedures and manufacturer instructions.
• Accurately record quality data on cleaning and coating reports.
• Clean and maintain the factory work areas and bathrooms.

Skills

General trade skills

Read tape measure (1/16in)

Tool selection

Non-specialized shop equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

Hiring for Shop Hands Opportunity to Train into a Welding Role

Pay:

$22 - $26 per hour

Shift:

Day, Swing & Weekend shift (4*10 hour schedule & OT)

Job Description

The core mission of the Shop Hand is to support the fabrication, painting, and assembly of steel building structures in an industrial manufacturing atmosphere. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to learn a range of tasks necessary for each project scope, including material handling, fabrication work, assembly work, painting, and cleaning. The ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Quality Assurance Program.
• Use hand and power tools to clean and prep steel.
• Handle materials efficiently and safely.
• Read and understand work orders and project task codes.
• Mix and prepare paint coatings following proper procedures.
• Apply paints and coatings according to procedures and manufacturers instructions.
• Accurately record quality data on cleaning and coating reports.
• Clean and maintain the factory work areas and bathrooms.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma, general education degree, or vocational degree.
• 2+ years of experience with general trade skills for siding, roofing, metalworking, or assembly.
• Ability to select and operate the proper tools for tasks.
• Skillful operation of non-specialized shop equipment.
• Ability to read a tape measure down to 1/16th inch.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sedro-Woolley, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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 Sedro-Woolley,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 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 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.