**Job Title: Grinder/Shop Parts Specialist** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Grinder/Shop Parts Specialist to join our team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is crucial in ensuring the precision and quality of our metal products. **Responsibilities** + Operate grinding machinery and hand tools to process metal parts. + Measure materials accurately using tape measures, micrometers, and calipers. + Perform deburring and general labor tasks as needed. + Engage in machine operation and metal fabrication activities. + Handle forged metals and alloys with precision and care. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in operating grinders and grinding tools. + Experience with hand tools and machine operation. + Ability to measure materials accurately using measuring devices. + Understanding of metal fabrication and forging processes. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in a forging environment is preferred. + Familiarity with production and manufacturing operations. **Why Work Here?** Join a team where your contributions directly impact the quality of products. Benefit from a supportive environment that values training and development, fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace. **Work Environment** This position operates in a manufacturing setting with a 2nd shift schedule starting at 2:30 pm. The role involves the use of various hand and power tools, and appropriate safety gear is provided to ensure a secure working environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irwindale, CA. **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 Irwindale,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026. **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.