**Job Title: Grinder Operator** **Job Description** Join our fabrication department as a Grinder Operator, where you will play a crucial role in smoothing out newly welded parts using a small handheld grinding tool. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is willing to work hard, with no prior experience needed as training will be provided. This role offers competitive entry-level pay and ample opportunities for overtime. **Responsibilities** + Remove all weld spatter + Smooth metals correctly to ensure paint adhesion + Use a handheld grinder + Move materials as needed + Wear protective PPE to safeguard eyes, arms, and body from sparks while grinding **Essential Skills** + Mechanical skills + Mechanical assembly + Experience with grinders and grinding tools + Metal fabrication and finishing + General labor skills + Proficiency with hand and power tools + Ability to operate small electric grinding tools + Effective communication skills **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 6 months of fabrication experience - grinding preferred + No more than 3 jobs in 18 months + Mechanically inclined with a good work history, even if not in manufacturing **Why Work Here?** Enjoy the benefits of working with a supportive team where you will have access to a state-of-the-art gym. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, short-term disability, and a 401k plan with a 100% match up to 3%. Employees receive paid holidays, 2 weeks of PTO upon hire, and 40 hours of sick time. We also provide quarterly and annual raises based on performance and safety metrics. Additionally, we care about your comfort and hydration, providing Gatorades and Freezee's on hot days. **Work Environment** You will work in a comfortable metal fabrication area that is well-maintained in the winter and can get warm in the summer. On particularly hot days, we ensure mandatory breaks with provided Gatorade and Freezee's to keep you hydrated. The grinding area consists of a small team of 4-6 people, emphasizing the importance of teamwork while allowing for independent work. **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 $20.00 - $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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Anoka,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Apr 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 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.