Polisher And Buffer

**Job Title: Polisher and Buffer**

**Job Description**

Begin your career in grinding, where you will expertly handle a hand grinder to smooth out rough edges and polish metal to a pristine finish. You will have the opportunity to cross-train in basic fabrication tasks such as cutting metal to length using a tape measure, operating a brake press, spot welding, buffing, and racking for paint. Flexibility is key, as you will also assist in other departments like assembly, packaging, and painting as needed.

**Responsibilities**

+ Operate a hand grinder to smooth and polish metal surfaces.

+ Cross-train in basic fabrication including cutting metal, brake press operation, and spot welding.

+ Assist in assembly, packaging, and painting departments.

+ Ensure high-quality finish and precision in all tasks performed.

**Essential Skills**

+ Mechanical aptitude developed through work experience, education, or hobbies.

+ Proficiency in grinding, particularly with sheet metal.

+ Ability to accurately measure using a tape measure and understand basic math.

+ Experience with hand and power tools, welding, fabrication, and working with sheet metal.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Minimum of 6 months of manufacturing experience.

+ Proficiency in reading tape measures.

+ Experience with hand and power tools.

+ Experience in shop classes such as welding, automotive, woodworking, or machine/tool operations.

**Why Work Here?**

Join a company that values your growth with tuition reimbursement and opportunities for upward mobility, including promotions to lead or supervisor roles. Enjoy a .50 raise after 90 days and additional raises once hired directly. Benefit from the opportunity to earn welding certification at Anoka Tech.

**Work Environment**

Work in a large, fast-paced manufacturing facility where self-motivation is essential. The environment can be physically demanding and lacks temperature control, making it warm during summers. The campus is smoke-free, promoting a healthy workplace.

**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 $21.84 - $22.09/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 Jun 4, 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.