• Shop Laborer

    Aerotek (Frankfort, IL)


    Job Title: Shop Laborer

    Responsibilities

    + Clean welds on parts using weld cleaning unit with mild acid.

    + Rinse and neutralize welds to ensure cleanliness before shipping.

    + Assist in preparing parts coming off machines for processing.

    + Wash and lift parts up to 50lbs frequently.

    + Utilize hand-held grinders for grinding, polishing, and finishing parts.

    + Read and interpret basic blueprints if necessary.

    + Stack parts on carts and pallets.

    + Sort items into inventory using a cart.

    + Use small pencil grinders for detailed work.

    + Perform repetitive tasks with up to 100 parts at a time.

    + Take care of various shop tasks as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + Deburring and grinding experience.

    + Ability to perform shop labor duties reliably.

    + Experience with cleaning parts and general labor tasks.

    + Proficiency with hand tools and power tools.

    + Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The facility is very clean, climate-controlled, and well-lit. Work on the production floor alongside approximately 15 other employees. Although you will be the only person in this department, you will be within close proximity to others. The shift is from 7:00am-3:30pm, with potential overtime until 5:30pm and occasional mandatory shifts on Saturdays from 7:00am-12:00pm. Be open to working up to 55 hours a week during busy seasons.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Frankfort, IL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Frankfort,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 23, 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.