Shop Helper 22-24/HR

This role supports the smooth flow of a custom fabrication shop that produces large and small-scale projects, including sawdust collection and disposal systems with large steel buckets that load dust into trucks for removal. As a Shop Helper, you assist both paint preparation and production activities by using hand and power tools for assembly, grinding, and general shop support tasks.

• Support overall shop operations to ensure an efficient and organized workflow.
• Assist with paint preparation, including cleaning, masking, and staging parts for finishing.
• Use hand and power tools to perform basic assembly, grinding, and fabrication support tasks.
• Handle materials throughout the shop, including loading, unloading, and palletizing products and components.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including loading trucks and organizing outgoing and incoming materials.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to move materials, parts, and finished products safely around the facility.
• Maintain accurate inventory by helping track, store, and organize materials and finished goods.
• Work safely and comfortably in a manufacturing and construction-type environment, following all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Keep work areas clean, orderly, and well-organized to support productivity and safety.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate clearly to coordinate tasks and meet production needs.

• At least 6 months of experience working in manufacturing or construction environments.
• Ability to work comfortably in a manufacturing, fabrication, or construction-type setting.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools for basic assembly and grinding tasks.
• Basic knowledge of shipping and receiving processes, including loading and unloading materials.
• Ability to operate or willingness to learn to operate a sit-down forklift for materials handling.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in handling parts, materials, and documentation.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and palletizing materials.
• Reliability and consistency in following safety procedures and shop protocols.

• Bandsaw experience preferred for cutting and preparing materials.
• Experience with materials handling, including loading trucks and palletizing products.
• Comfort working in a smaller, custom fabrication shop environment.
• Willingness to adapt to changing production needs and support different areas of the shop as required.

You join a tight-knit, family-run team where collaboration and mutual support are highly valued. The organization offers 100% medical benefits for you and your family through a major healthcare provider, along with paid time off accrual to support work-life balance. You benefit from a stable day shift schedule and some flexibility in hours based on production needs, creating a practical and supportive environment for long-term growth.

This position is based in a custom fabrication shop that specializes in both large-scale systems and small custom jobs, with a workforce of approximately 40–50 employees. The environment is manufacturing and construction-like, with regular use of hand and power tools, forklifts, and materials handling equipment. Work is performed on a day shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The facility operates as a family-run shop, fostering close working relationships and a collaborative atmosphere. Attire is typical for a fabrication and manufacturing setting, where practical, durable clothing suitable for physical work and safety requirements is expected.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sandy, OR.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Sandy,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 23, 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.