Entry Level Fabricator/Assembler

Entry-Level Manufacturing Opportunity: Metal Finishing

Start Your Career in Manufacturing - No Experience Required

This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone looking to get into manufacturing and learn valuable, hands‑on skills. As a Polisher and Buffer, you’ll start on the ground level in the grinding department and receive on-the-job training while working with experienced team members. If you’re dependable, motivated, and eager to learn, this role offers a strong path for growth.

What You’ll Do

• Learn to use hand grinders to smooth and polish metal parts to a quality finish
• Cross-train in basic fabrication skills, including:
  • Cutting metal to length using a tape measure
  • Operating brake presses
  • Spot welding
  • Buffing and preparing parts for paint
• Assist other departments as needed, including assembly, painting, and packaging
• Gain exposure to different areas of manufacturing to build a well‑rounded skillset

What We’re Looking For

• Mechanical aptitude (from work experience, school, or hands‑on hobbies)
• Basic comfort using hand and power tools
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Prior sheet metal or grinding experience is helpful, but not required

Nice to Have (But Not Required)

• 6+ months of manufacturing or shop experience
• Shop class (welding, automotive, woodworking, or machine/tool experience)

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Entry-level role with training provided
• Pay increase after 90 days, plus another raise when hired on permanently
• Tuition reimbursement and long-term career opportunities
• Ability to earn a welding certification through Anoka Tech
• Clear advancement paths into lead or supervisor roles
• Stable, growing company that values hard work and development

Work Environment

• Large manufacturing facility with a fast-paced, hands-on atmosphere
• Physically active role—ideal for someone who likes working with their hands
• Smoke-free campus
• No climate control; warmer temperatures during summer months

This is a Permanent position based out of Anoka, MN.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Anoka,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 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.