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Job Title: 1st Shift Shop Helper

Job Description

As a 1st Shift Shop Helper, you will assist and support the manufacturing of various parts. This role requires a proactive approach in performing minor preventative maintenance tasks and a willingness to work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

+ Assist and support the manufacturing of various parts.

+ Perform minor preventative maintenance tasks.

+ Clean machined parts using rags or tape.

+ Prepare and clean the production area for the next shift.

+ Work within the magnetic department and handle heavy lifting.

Essential Skills

+ Basic shop math skills.

+ Open-mindedness to training and learning new skills.

+ Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience as a machine operator from any background is welcome.

+ Willingness to train on the 3rd shift for one week before switching to the 1st shift.

Why Work Here?

Join a small, family-oriented team that values open-mindedness and the willingness to learn. This role offers the opportunity to expand your skill set in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Work Environment

The position is based in a manufacturing environment where steel toe boots are required. Work hours are from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM on the 1st shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Torrance, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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 Torrance,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

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.