Shop Helper

Aerotek; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Shop Helper in Vancouver, WA to grind, deburr, and finish metal parts while supporting multiple production areas. You will rack parts for coating, perform visual inspections, and help with material handling to maintain efficient workflows.

Attention to detail and safety are essential in this fast-paced environment. The role is fully onsite in Vancouver, with a contract-to-hire option and a pay range of $21.00/hr, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing settings.
• Ability to read drawings or blueprints to understand part requirements.
• Experience racking parts for coating/finishing processes.
• Comfort around woodworking and metalworking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Grind, deburr, and finish metal parts according to specifications and quality standards.
• Rack and stage parts for coating, painting, or other finishing processes.
• Clean and wipe down parts for final processing and shipment.
• Perform visual inspections to verify quality and customer requirements are met.
• Assist in multiple production areas as needed to support workflow and meet deadlines.
• Handle materials and components safely to support fabrication and finishing operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop area; follow safety procedures.
• Support general shop helper tasks, such as organizing materials and assisting with setup.

Skills

Grinding & deburring

Finishing

Fast-paced environment

Read instructions

Attention to detail

Safety-focused

Tools

Drills

Saws

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Job Title: Shop Helper

Job Description

The Grinder/Floater is responsible for grinding, deburring, and finishing metal parts to meet quality standards while supporting a variety of production areas as needed. This role includes racking parts, cleaning and wiping down components for final processing, performing visual quality inspections, and assisting with material handling to maintain an efficient workflow throughout the manufacturing process. The ideal candidate pays close attention to detail, follows safety procedures diligently, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Grind, deburr, and finish metal parts according to production specifications and quality standards.
• Rack and stage parts for coating, painting, or other finishing processes to ensure proper handling and throughput.
• Clean and wipe down parts to prepare them for final processing and shipment.
• Perform visual inspections of parts to verify that quality standards and customer requirements are met.
• Assist in multiple production areas as needed to support workflow and meet production deadlines.
• Handle materials and components safely to support fabrication and finishing operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in the shop.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and operational procedures consistently.
• Support general shop helper tasks, such as organizing materials, assisting with basic setup, and helping with equipment as directed.

Essential Skills

• Grinding and deburring experience working with metal parts.
• Ability to perform consistent, high-quality finishing work on fabricated components.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production and fabrication environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established procedures.
• Attention to detail when inspecting parts and preparing them for final processing.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following safety guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a production or manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with racking parts for coating, painting, or other finishing processes.
• Experience wiping parts down and preparing them for final processing.
• Shop helper or in general shop support roles.
• Ability to read drawings or blueprints to understand part requirements and specifications.
• Exposure to basic tools such as drills and saws in a fabrication or woodworking environment.
• Comfort working around woodworking and metalworking equipment.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive, family-type atmosphere where teamwork and collaboration are highly valued. The company offers the opportunity to be cross-trained in multiple fabrication areas, helping team members expand their skills and grow their careers. Team members take pride in contributing to a distinct, high-quality product line that is used in parks, playgrounds, fitness areas, and public spaces across the country.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing shop environment that supports the production of items such as park benches, playground equipment, fitness equipment, slides, trash cans, and similar products for clients nationwide. The shop is open to the elements, which means it can be cold in the winter and hot in the summer, and candidates should be comfortable working in these conditions. The environment is hands-on, active, and production-focused, with standard fabrication and finishing equipment in use throughout the facility

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Vancouver,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.