Graveyard Positions Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: General Laborer – Swing/Graveyard

Job Description

This role provides hands-on support in a heavy industrial environment, focusing on grinding and inspection of metal parts, along with a variety of general labor tasks. You operate grinders to remove defects, ensure product quality, and assist with production activities across swing and graveyard shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinders to perform inspection grinding, finish grinding, spot grinding, and all-over grinding on metal parts.
• Inspect metal parts carefully to identify cracks, defects, and imperfections, and grind them out to meet quality standards.
• Use appropriate tools and equipment to grind, smooth, and finish metal surfaces according to production requirements.
• Stand for the entire shift while performing grinding and other general labor tasks in a heavy industrial environment.
• Wear and correctly use a respirator and other required personal protective equipment throughout the shift.
• Perform general labor activities as needed, including moving, lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy materials and products.
• Handle metal materials and components safely, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Use basic math skills, such as addition and subtraction, to support measurement and production tasks.
• Read and interpret tape measurements to ensure accurate dimensions and proper grinding and finishing of parts.
• Collaborate with production team members to maintain workflow and meet daily output and quality targets.
• Follow all safety rules and guidelines to work safely around furnaces, machinery, and other industrial equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area despite dust, dirt, and other environmental conditions.
• Adapt to changing tasks and priorities, supporting different areas of production as needed.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience with heavy lifting in an industrial, construction, or similar environment.
• Ability to frequently push and pull 75–100 pounds throughout the shift.
• Experience working with grinders or similar metalworking equipment.
• Manufacturing, metals, construction, machine operation, or general labor.
• Basic math skills, including addition and subtraction, to support measurement and production work.
• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure.
• Comfort working in a hot, heavy, loud, dusty, dirty, and smelly environment.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift while performing physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness and ability to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment for the full shift.
• Reliability in attending scheduled shifts and following established processes and safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in telecommunication-related production or industrial settings is beneficial.
• Experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing or metals environment is preferred.
• Comfort working around furnaces and high-temperature equipment.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting metal parts for cracks and defects.
• Ability to work effectively on swing or graveyard shifts and adapt to shift-based schedules.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values dependable, hard-working individuals and offers steady, full-time swing and graveyard shift opportunities. The environment rewards those who take pride in hands-on work and quality craftsmanship, providing consistent hours and the chance to build experience in heavy industrial manufacturing. You gain exposure to specialized metalworking processes and equipment, positioning yourself for long-term growth in production and industrial roles.

Work Environment

This is a heavy industrial work environment with multiple furnaces used to heat metal, creating hot working conditions throughout the facility. The setting is intentionally described as hot, heavy, loud, dusty, dirty, and smelly, with significant noise from machinery and production activity. You work on-site, standing for the full shift and frequently lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy materials. Personal protective equipment, including a respirator, is required and worn for the entire shift. Shifts are available Monday through Friday on swing (3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.) and graveyard (11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.), offering consistent hours in a physically demanding, fast-paced production environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reno, NV.

The pay range for this position is $21.15 - $22.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Reno,NV.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2026.

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.

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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.