Job Title: Polisher and Buffer and Assembler

Job Description

Begin your career as a Polisher and Buffer, starting with grinding tasks where you'll use a hand grinder to smooth rough edges and polish metal to a fine finish. You'll have the opportunity to cross-train in basic fabrication, which includes cutting metal to length using a tape measure, operating a brake press, spot welding, buffing, and racking for paint. Additionally, you'll assist in other departments as needed, such as assembly, packaging, and painting.

Responsibilities

Operate a hand grinder to smooth out rough edges and polish metal.Cross-train in basic fabrication, including cutting metal, brake press operation, and spot welding.Assist in additional departments including assembly, packaging, and paint.Measure materials accurately using a tape measure.

Essential Skills

Mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience, education, or hobbies.Experience with sheet metal grinding.Proficiency in using a tape measure and understanding basic math.Experience with hand and power tools, welding, fabrication, and sheet metal.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Minimum of 6 months of manufacturing experience.Experience in shop classes such as welding, automotive, woodworking, or machine/tool.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy benefits such as tuition reimbursement and opportunities for upward mobility, including promotions to lead or supervisor positions. Receive a $0.50 raise after 90 days, and an additional raise upon being hired directly. You also have the opportunity to certify in welding at Anoka Tech.

Work Environment

Work in a large, fast-paced manufacturing facility that can be somewhat physical. The environment is self-motivating, with no temperature control, so it can get hot during the summer months. The facility is a smoke-free campus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anoka, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.84 - $22.09/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 Anoka,MN.

Application Deadline

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

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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