Metal Finishing - Entry Level

Aerotek • Anoka, MN • 4h ago

Entry-Level Manufacturing Opportunity: Metal Finishing

Start Your Career in Manufacturing - No Experience Required

This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone looking to get into manufacturing and learn valuable, hands-on skills. As a Polisher and Buffer, you'll start on the ground level in the grinding department and receive on-the-job training while working with experienced team members. If you're dependable, motivated, and eager to learn, this role offers a strong path for growth.

What You'll Do

Learn to use hand grinders to smooth and polish metal parts to a quality finish

Cross-train in basic fabrication skills, including:

Cutting metal to length using a tape measure

Operating brake presses

Spot welding

Buffing and preparing parts for paint

Assist other departments as needed, including assembly, painting, and packaging

Gain exposure to different areas of manufacturing to build a well-rounded skillset

What We're Looking For

Mechanical aptitude (from work experience, school, or hands-on hobbies)

Basic comfort using hand and power tools

Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math

Willingness to learn and take direction

Prior sheet metal or grinding experience is helpful, but not required

Nice to Have (But Not Required)

6+ months of manufacturing or shop experience

Shop class (welding, automotive, woodworking, or machine/tool experience)

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Entry-level role with training provided

Pay increase after 90 days, plus another raise when hired on permanently

Tuition reimbursement and long-term career opportunities

Ability to earn a welding certification through Anoka Tech

Clear advancement paths into lead or supervisor roles

Stable, growing company that values hard work and development

Work Environment

Large manufacturing facility with a fast-paced, hands-on atmosphere

Physically active role-ideal for someone who likes working with their hands

Smoke-free campus

No climate control; warmer temperatures during summer months

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anoka, MN.

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 Feb 3, 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 - 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.

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