General Laborer

Job Title: General Laborer – 2nd Shift

Job Description

This role sets up and operates painting and drying units along a conveyor line to apply powder coating to metal products. You will prepare, hang, paint, and package parts while maintaining consistent quality and following established methods and procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate painting and drying units along the conveyor line to coat metal products with paint powder.
• Apply paint powder to all parts that pass through the paint booth using established methods and procedures.
• Monitor and maintain the quality and consistency of the paint finish throughout the production process.
• Hang metal parts on the production line, including parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Remove finished parts from the line and package them securely according to standards.
• Perform general production and labor tasks to support continuous workflow in the paint area.
• Assist with paint preparation and basic equipment checks to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Follow all safety guidelines and housekeeping standards to maintain a clean and safe work area.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with powder coat painting.
• Ability to perform general production and general labor tasks in a manufacturing setting.
• Capability to lift and handle parts up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Familiarity with paint preparation and paint application processes.
• Ability to work on a conveyor line and keep pace with production demands.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain paint quality and finish standards.
• Reliability in following established methods, procedures, and safety practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in painting, powder coating, or paint preparation in a production environment.
• Comfort working with heavy lifting and repetitive tasks.
• Interest in cross-training for other departments such as fabrication, welding, maintenance, assembly, or supervision.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime, including some Saturday half days.
• Strong work ethic and performance-driven mindset to take advantage of merit-based raises.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that offers strong benefits, including health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with a 6% match, along with paid vacation, sick days, and an extended holiday break from December 24th through January 1st. Performance-based raises of up to 5% (with an average of 2–3%) reward your contributions, and you will have opportunities to move into other areas such as fabrication, welding, maintenance, assembly, or supervision. The organization is aligned with a well-known brand in its industry and offers substantial discounts on its products, providing both stability and attractive perks.G

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Atkinson, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.75 - $19.75/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 Fort Atkinson,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.