General Laborer

Job Title: General Laborer

Job Description

As a General Laborer, you will be responsible for the installation of insulation materials on pipes, ducts, and other mechanical systems to control temperature and prevent energy loss. You will clean and prepare surfaces to ensure proper adhesion and effectiveness, measure and cut insulation materials to fit specific dimensions, and follow safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment. Additionally, you will assist more experienced insulators with various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install insulation materials on pipes, ducts, and mechanical systems.
• Clean and prepare surfaces for insulation application.
• Measure and cut insulation materials to specific dimensions.
• Adhere to safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support experienced insulators with material handling, tool maintenance, and site cleanup.

Essential Skills

• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Valid driver's license.
• Familiarity with insulation and mechanical systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with insulating is a plus.
• Construction or general labor experience

Why Work Here?

Join a team that offers full benefits, including health and dental coverage, profit sharing quarterly, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to you. Enjoy flexible hours and start times, flexible paid time off, holiday pay for six days, and a centralized work location in the Ames/Des Moines Metro area. There are growth opportunities available, including supervisory roles that offer additional benefits.

Work Environment

Work in a typical construction site environment where safety is paramount. Required attire includes steel-toe boots, a hard hat, high-visibility clothing, and safety glasses. You must have steel-toe boots, a tape measure, red aviation strips, and small channel locks before starting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.