Shop Float

Join our team as a Shop Float where you will primarily assist with the press brake. You will be responsible for setting up the press brake and will be trained to operate your own machine, including loading raw sheet metal and removing finished parts. You will also fill in at other positions as needed, such as part grinding, polishing, and material handling.

Responsibilities

• Set up the press brake.
• Operate and manage your own machine, including loading raw sheet metal and unloading finished parts.
• Fill in at other positions as needed, including part grinding, polishing, and material handling.
• Perform part deburring and drill holes into fixtures.
• Load and unload machines independently.

• Experience in fabrication and press brake operation.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders.
• Proficiency in using a tape measure and other measuring equipment.

• 6 months experience operating fabrication machines such as brake press, laser, saw, or plasma.
• Strong understanding of metal fabrication techniques.

Experience a laid-back and team-driven environment where collaboration and mutual support are the norm. Enjoy the opportunity to work on diverse projects such as sign fabrication and gym equipment assembly. Benefit from a flexible work schedule and a supportive team culture that encourages growth and development.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic manufacturing and assembly environment where teamwork is essential. Dress code includes jeans or work pants, a tee shirt with non-offensive writing, steel-toed boots, and safety glasses. Enjoy a consistent shift schedule from Monday to Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday, 6:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of FARGO, ND.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in FARGO,ND.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.