Metal Grinder/Welding Apprentice

1 day ago


Anoka, United States Aerotek Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWork alongside Welders as a Metal Finisher

Shift: 5:00am-3:30pm M-F $20.00/hr

2nd shift, 3:30pm to 2am - $22/hr

OT Required when posted

Job Description

Join our fabrication department as a Metal Finisher, where you will take newly welded parts and use a small handheld grinding tool to smooth out the metal work. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to work hard and earn competitive entry-level pay. Great place to start your welding career if you are interested in metal fabrication.

Responsibilities
  • Remove all weld spatter
  • Smooth metals correctly so paint can adhere
  • Use a handheld grinder
  • Move materials as needed
  • Wear protective PPE to protect eyes and arms/body from sparks while grinding
Essential Skills
  • Ability to operate small electric grinding tools
  • Ability to work with power tools or hand tools
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Good work history, even if not in manufacturing
  • Ability to effectively communicate
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • 6 months of fabrication experience - grinding preferred
  • No more than 2 jobs in 24 months
  • Willingness to learn and be trained
Why Work Here?

• 401K with match up to 4% & profit sharing depending on the company profits

• Health Insurance, HSA or Traditional with Flex Spend

• Delta Dental

• Vision VSP

• EAP Services

• Discounts on Equipment

• Free use of onsite gym

• 2 weeks paid vacation (80 hours)

• 1 week sick pay/PTO (40 hours)

• 12 holidays paid per year (96 hours)

Work Environment

You will work in a comfortable metal fabrication area that stays warm in the winter and can get warm in the summer. On hotter days, mandatory breaks are provided with Gatorade and Freezee's for hydration. The grinding area consists of a small team of 4-6 people, making teamwork important, although much of the work is done independently.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.70 - $20.70/hr.

• 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 Anoka,MN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 9, 2024.

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.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.
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