**Shop Helper** **Poway, CA** **Day Shift $18/hr** **Apply directly and text 971/865/4335** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Shop Helper to assist with various tasks in our manufacturing environment. This role involves lifting up to 50lbs, performing multiple tasks throughout the day such as cleaning parts, deburring, sandblasting, and painting. The Shop Helper will eventually learn how to mix paints and operate grinders and pallet jacks. This position requires general labor/shop helper knowledge and experience, with a willingness to learn forklift operation in the future. The working hours are from 6am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday. **Responsibilities** + Review all documents related to the job at hand. + Clean and prepare surfaces of articles to be painted or powder coated. + Understand and operate the cleaning station (Pressure Island). + Perform titration and maintain solutions in accordance with specifications. + Keep log records and follow work instructions and engineering drawings. + Monitor and ensure the quality of work. + Stack parts on a pallet without instruction. + Inspect work for conformance to quality requirements. + Complete production documentation and related paperwork. + Keep all work areas clean and organized. + Perform daily and weekly maintenance on all machines. + Report any safety or maintenance concerns to management immediately. + Provide technical support or help team members under the supervision of a supervisor. + Commit to all safety policies and regulations at all times. + Maintain workstation to 5S standards. + Perform other duties as assigned by lead or supervisor. **Essential Skills** + Experience with manufacturing, hand and power tools, and general labor. + General manufacturing experience is a plus but not required. + Mechanically inclined. + Ability to stand for 8 hours at a time. + Ability to lift 35 lbs. + Ability to read and follow work orders, painting instructions, and engineering blueprints. + Proactive, reliable, and a team player. + Good organizational and communication skills. + Eye for detail. + Commitment to safety at all times. + Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and inclusion. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 1-3 years prior experience in paint preparation is preferred. + High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred. + Familiarity with sheet metal parts is preferred. **Why Work Here?** This is a contract-to-hire position with a family-feel culture. The company is committed to implementing 5S lean manufacturing practices, providing a supportive and organized work environment. **Work Environment** The work environment is a manufacturing setting in Poway. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or protective gear is required daily, including wearing a respirator. The environment may occasionally be uncomfortable due to cold or heat, and the noise level is usually loud. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of POWAY, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00 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 POWAY,CA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 18, 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.