Metal Prep Assistant

Description u2022 Load and unload raw materials and finished parts from laser cutting machines.u2022 Assist in unloading incoming raw material trucks and storing materials in designated locations.u2022 Operate general metal prep machinery including:u2013 Band sawu2013 Iron workeru2013 Drill pressu2013 Plasma torchu2022 Use part drawings as reference to produce parts as needed.u2022 Assist machine operators with material handling, operator-level maintenance, and daily housekeeping tasks.u2022 Support production flow by staging, moving, and organizing materials. Skills Press brake, Production, Machine operation, Blueprint, Fabrication, Sheet metal, Brake, Inspection, Calipers, Punch press, Hand tool, Blueprint reading, Machine operating, Tape measure, Mechanical, Machine set up Top Skills Details Press brake,Production,Machine operation,Blueprint,Fabrication,Sheet metal,Brake,Inspection,Calipers Additional Skills & Qualifications u2022 Ability to read blueprints.u2022 Ability to use a measuring tape and work in the metric measurement system.u2022 Competency in basic shop math.u2022 Flexibility to handle changing daily job assignments.u2022 Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.u2022 Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Trussville, AL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Trussville,AL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 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 u2013 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 companiesu2019 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.

Created: 2026-04-01