Production Worker/Surface Grinder

Grinder Operator

The role involves the mechanical assembly of test equipment, with a focus on building the 'Eclipse' test machine. The candidate will be responsible for constructing the machine from blueprints, as well as completing plumbing and electrical wiring tasks using hand tools and power tools. The position is for the 1st shift from 6 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machines from blueprints.
• Grind and polish sheet metal
• Use hand tools on a daily basis

Essential Skills

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Proficiency in using screwdrivers, impact guns, grinders and other hand tools

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude to assemble from a print or diagram.

Why Work Here?

Experience a laid-back, family-oriented culture that values continuous learning and cross-training. Join a company that nurtures employee growth and long-term career opportunities.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean and organized, with a focus on manufacturing and assembly of specialized equipment. The company employs 84 people, including 10 welders. The dress code requires working attire, a welding helmet, welding gloves, and steel toe boots. The facility includes departments such as Engineering, Machining, Welding, Metal Finishing, and Shipping/Receiving, all under one roof.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison Heights, Michigan.

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 Madison Heights, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 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 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 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.