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Job Title: Cast House Helper

Job Description

The Cast House Helper supports safe and efficient operations in a high-temperature aluminum casting environment. This role focuses on handling aluminum products after extrusion, tending production lines, racking and packing materials, and moving bins using a forklift while following strict safety and quality standards. The position reports to the Cast House Supervisor and plays a key role in maintaining continuous production in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

SHIFT: 6pm to 6am - 4 days ON - 4 days OFF

(will train on 1st. shift 6am to 6pm for 2-3 weeks)

Responsibilities

• Handle aluminum products safely and efficiently after extrusion, ensuring they move through the production process without damage.
• Tend production lines by monitoring flow, adjusting materials, and supporting machine operators as needed.
• Rack and pack aluminum products according to specifications, ensuring accurate counts and proper placement for further processing or shipment.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, to move bins and materials throughout the cast house and plant.
• Use a tape measure to verify product dimensions and confirm they meet required specifications.
• Perform general labor duties such as lifting, carrying, and positioning heavy materials in a physically demanding environment.
• Assist with machine operation and basic setup tasks under the guidance of more experienced operators.
• Use hand tools safely to support production, maintenance, and packing activities.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment while working in high-heat and high-noise areas.
• Support cleanliness and organization of the cast house and surrounding work areas to maintain a safe and efficient workplace.
• Participate in training to develop skills for potential advancement into crane, saw, or higher-level operator roles.
• Work overtime as needed, including additional days or extended shifts, to support 24/7 plant operations.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing or production experience with experience working in an industrial environment.
• Prior laborer experience and the ability to perform physically demanding, heavy labor tasks on a regular basis.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately for verifying product dimensions.
• Comfort working in a hot environment with exposure to furnaces and elevated temperatures.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, including permanent night shift hours from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM after training.
• Reliability and strong work ethic, including consistent attendance and commitment to learning on the job.
• Ability to work safely in high-noise, high-heat, and unregulated plant conditions while following safety protocols.
• Capability to use basic hand tools and support machine operation under supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industrial manufacturing environments similar to large-scale building materials or metals facilities.
• Interest in training for crane, saw, or higher-level operator roles as skills and experience grow.
• Openness to working in a 24/7 production operation with frequent overtime opportunities.
• Ability to adapt to changing shifts during initial training, including temporary day shift work from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Comfort working in a team-oriented environment with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a stable role in a growing manufacturing facility that operates with a close-knit, family feel while maintaining the resources of a larger organization. The plant continues to expand its operations toward full 24/7 coverage, creating strong long-term career potential and clear pathways to advance into higher-level operator, crane, or saw positions. Team members benefit from frequent overtime opportunities that can significantly increase earnings, along with tenure bonuses at 3, 5, and 10 years that reward long-term commitment. The organization values safety, celebrates employees with quarterly company barbecues and picnics, and provides a supportive environment for individuals who show up consistently, work hard, and want to build a lasting career in manufacturing.

Work Environment

The role is based in a cast house within a manufacturing plant that operates extended hours to support near 24/7 production. The permanent schedule is an evening shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with initial training potentially occurring on a day shift from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM for approximately 2–3 weeks before transitioning to nights. Responsibilities take place both indoors and in the plant, an unregulated environment with extreme temperatures, especially in the cast house where furnaces melt and mold metal and summer temperatures can reach approximately 110 degrees. Noise levels are high and include various industrial sounds and other uncontrollable factors typical of a heavy manufacturing setting. Overtime is frequently available, and employees may pick up additional days to support production demands. The dress code requires steel-toe boots and long pants at all times, and employees must wear a hard hat, safety glasses, and ear plugs when in the plant. Uniforms and protective gear are provided or required to help protect employees in the high-heat environment, and the workplace maintains a strong emphasis on safety procedures and proper use of equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pennsauken, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $21.21 - $22.21/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 Pennsauken,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.