General Laborer Helper Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: General Labor / Belt Technician
Job Description

This role focuses on customizing heavy-duty belts and rubber components to meet customer specifications, both in-house and at customer sites. You will perform a wide range of hands-on tasks, from fabrication and installation to troubleshooting and production support. The position offers extensive ongoing training, regular feedback, and strong support to help you achieve both organizational and personal goals. Your contributions, whether working independently or as part of a team, will directly influence customer satisfaction and overall business performance.

Responsibilities

• Customize heavy-duty belts and rubber components according to detailed customer specifications.
• Perform general labor tasks related to belt fabrication, assembly, and production activities.
• Install belts and related rubber components at customer sites and within the shop environment.
• Use hand tools and shop tools safely and effectively to cut, assemble, and finish products.
• Troubleshoot issues with belt systems and related equipment to identify and resolve problems.
• Support production operations by assisting with assembly, fabrication, and quality checks.
• Handle shipping and receiving tasks, including preparing products for shipment and verifying incoming materials.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to complete jobs accurately and on schedule.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working in the shop and at customer locations.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and ensure tools and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
• Communicate clearly with team members and customers to understand requirements and provide status updates.
• Apply basic math skills to measure, cut, and verify dimensions during fabrication and installation work.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of proven experience in field service work, maintenance, or other hands-on work.
• Strong mechanical background with the ability to understand and work with mechanical systems.
• General labor experience, including fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, production, and assembly.
• Experience using hand tools and shop tools safely and effectively.
• Basic math skills to perform measurements and calculations for fabrication and installation tasks.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, communication, and job tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the use of proper English and grammar.
• Organization and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds safely.
• Ability to work at heights and in tight spaces as required by job assignments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in shipping and receiving operations, including handling, packaging, and verification of materials.
• background in shop or production environments involving mechanical assembly and fabrication.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and processes through ongoing training and development.
• Comfort working directly at customer sites and adapting to changing job requirements.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that invests in your growth through personalized training and development programs and offers clear career development opportunities. The role provides base pay with bonus and overtime opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental coverage, and a 401(k) with company match. You will work in a supportive environment that values safety, skills development, and long-term career progression.

Work Environment

This position involves working in both shop and field environments, including customer sites. You will regularly use hand tools and shop tools for fabrication, assembly, installation, and troubleshooting of heavy-duty belts and rubber components. The work can be physically demanding, requiring lifting up to 75 pounds and working at heights or in tight spaces. Hours may include overtime based on workload and customer needs. The environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to proper procedures while maintaining an organized and efficient workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Appleton, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Appleton,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 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.

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.