Assembler

Job Title: Model Finisher

Job Description

The Model Finisher safely cleans and finishes additive manufactured parts in accordance with established procedures and customer specifications, ensuring high-quality results and identifying any non-conforming parts. This role uses a variety of hand and power tools, works with plastics, metals, and powders, and follows detailed work instructions in a clean, climate-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform finishing processes for additive manufactured parts in accordance with documented procedures and customer specifications, including hand finishing, part cleaning, counting, measuring, sanding, grit blasting, polishing, and build breakouts.
• Use a variety of tools such as calipers, sandpaper, tweezers, clippers, air guns, rotary tools, drills, soldering rods, and other appropriate hand and power tools to complete finishing operations.
• Use a computer workstation to review order and part information and accurately enter related data for each order.
• Follow and complete all applicable checklists to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with process requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and individual workspace, and assist with general cleanliness and maintenance of the facility.
• Clean and assist in maintaining machinery and tools used in the finishing process.
• Assist in the safe removal and disposal of contaminated materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Work in a self-guided manner within the assigned area, following assignments from leads or production leadership.
• Identify non-conforming parts and collaborate with leads, quality inspectors, and production leadership to address issues with orders or part quality.
• Continually seek ways to improve work processes and individual performance, contributing ideas for efficiency and quality improvements.
• Follow processes to maintain appropriate inventory and supply levels for tools, materials, and consumables.
• Observe and follow all safety and quality policies and procedures, including proper use of required personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and protective footwear.
• Perform inspection and basic quality control checks on finished parts, using measuring tools and visual inspection techniques.
• Follow work orders and production instructions accurately while working autonomously and managing time effectively.
• Sit or stand for extended periods, depending on department needs, while maintaining focus on detailed finishing tasks.

Essential Skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on a single task for extended periods while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Excellent hand–eye coordination for precise finishing, polishing, deburring, and handling of small or delicate parts.
• Ability to work safely with sharp tools and objects, including hobby knives, utility knives, files, abrasives, rotary tools, and general cutters.
• Capability to comprehend and follow printed instructions and computer-based work orders and checklists.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to follow instructions and collaborate with team members.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members, leads, and other departments.
• Demonstrated service and quality focus, including basic quality control and inspection skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while meeting production timelines.
• Comfort using hand tools and power tools for finishing 3D-printed parts made from plastics, metals, and powders.
• Basic computer skills to navigate and update order and part information at a workstation.
• Ability to work autonomously, managing assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to continuously sit or stand, as required by the department, and perform repetitive hand and arm motions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with deburring, grinding, polishing, or similar finishing work.
• Experience with quality control or quality assurance environments.
• Experience following detailed work orders or production instructions.
• Familiarity with measuring tools such as calipers and other precision instruments.
• Experience with grit blasting or similar surface treatment processes.
• Hands-on experience in jewelry making, woodworking, or other fine-detail craft work.
• Experience working with plastics, metals, and powder-based materials.
• Prior experience in a cleanroom or climate-controlled production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify non-conforming parts and escalate issues appropriately.

Why Work Here?

Employees join this team for its supportive, collaborative culture and stay for the long term thanks to strong internal growth opportunities and a positive work environment. The facility offers a clean, climate-controlled setting with a team that works well together and enjoys shared celebrations, such as regular recognition events. With a strong emphasis on promoting from within and long-tenured employees, this organization provides meaningful opportunities to develop skills, advance careers, and feel valued for contributions.

Work Environment

This role is based in a climate-controlled, cleanroom-type production environment designed for comfort and consistency. Team members work on-site Monday through Friday on one of several shifts, including 4:00 AM–1:00 PM, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, or 4:00 PM-1:00 AM depending on business needs. The work involves frequent use of hand and power tools, including calipers, sandpaper, tweezers, clippers, air guns, rotary tools, drills, soldering rods, and other finishing equipment. Employees use computer workstations to review work orders and enter production data. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and safety, with expectations to maintain a tidy workspace and assist in facility upkeep. Appropriate personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, and protective footwear, is required and integrated into daily routines. Work may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, repetitive motions, and handling of plastics, metals, and powders within a structured, process-driven setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Morrisville, NC.

The pay range for this position is $19.25 - $19.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Morrisville,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 in solving 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.