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**Job Title: Hot Shop Helper** **Job Description** As a Hot Shop Helper, you will support the crew blacksmith by assisting in the movement of materials on the press to forge. Your role will involve driving forklifts to transport material, reading calipers and other measuring equipment to determine the size of forged material, and driving manipulators for advanced material movement in and out of furnaces and around press equipment. Additionally, you will operate grinding equipment used in grinding forgings and input forging stock material. **Responsibilities** + Follow lead and directions from crew blacksmith to move materials on press to forge. + Drive forklifts to move and transport materials. + Read calipers and other measuring equipment to determine the forged size of materials. + Drive manipulators for advanced material movement in and out of furnaces and around press equipment. + Operate grinding equipment used in grinding forgings and input forging stock material. **Essential Skills** + Experience with bandsaw and saw operation. + Proficiency in using measurement tools. + Knowledge of production processes and hand tools. + Ability to operate forklifts. + General production and fabrication skills. + Skill in operating grinders and understanding blueprints. + Competence in machine operation and deburring. + Experience in material handling. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Forklift certification preferred. **Work Environment** The work environment is manufacturing-based, involving the use of various equipment and tools. It is essential for the candidate to be comfortable working with machinery and in a production setting. **Why Work Here?** Joining this team offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment where you can develop your skills in material handling and machinery operation. You will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining valuable experience in a supportive and collaborative workplace. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Irwindale, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Irwindale,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 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.

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