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Job Title: Polishing Machine Operator

$20/hour

1st Shift 5a-3:30p M-Th OT Fri as needed

Job Description

The Polishing Machine Operator finishes and polishes metal auto body parts, primarily fenders for fire trucks, with a strong focus on cosmetic quality. This role involves operating polishing machines and hand tools to achieve smooth, visually appealing surfaces while maintaining the correct contours and dimensions of each part. The position also includes basic machine operation tasks related to fastening nuts and bolts onto sheet metal components.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal parts and fenders for polishing by gathering, inspecting, and verifying materials and supplies for correctness and quality.
• Perform polishing operations on metal fenders using machine polishers and hand tools to achieve a high-quality cosmetic finish.
• Operate polishing equipment such as hand files, grinders, disks, rotary sanders, and abrasive wheels to smooth and refine metal surfaces.
• Remove bumps, indentations, and imperfections from metal parts without stretching or cutting through the finished piece, carefully maintaining contours, edges, and dimensions.
• Operate a PEM-type machine or similar equipment to screw nuts and bolts onto various pieces of sheet metal, following specifications and using a tape measure as needed.
• Interpret and use a tape measure accurately to ensure parts meet dimensional requirements and quality standards.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively for metal finishing, polishing, grinding, sanding, and buffing tasks.
• Follow all safety procedures, including consistent use of required personal protective equipment such as a full suit and respirator helmet.
• Work collaboratively with other team members on the manufacturing floor and support related tasks as needed to meet production goals.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and perform additional duties as assigned, including accepting other jobs and responsibilities when necessary.
• Work overtime when required to support production schedules and customer demands.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn and operate polishing machines and related equipment.
• Experience or strong comfort using hand and power tools for metal finishing, including grinders, sanders, and buffing tools.
• Ability to interpret and use a tape measure accurately for metal fabrication and finishing work.
• Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive movements with good dexterity and hand–eye coordination.
• Capability to stand for up to 10 hours per day and lift at least 50 pounds in a non–temperature-controlled environment.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime when needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support other jobs and duties when necessary.
• Consistent and proper use of a respirator helmet and other personal protective equipment as required.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment on a busy production floor, working alongside other machine operators, machinists, forklift operators, and supervisors. The work area is dirty, dusty, and can become very hot, especially in the summer, and it is not temperature controlled. The position involves standing for long periods and handling heavy parts. You will regularly use polishing machines, grinders, disks, rotary sanders, abrasive wheels, and other hand and power tools. A full protective suit is required while working, and personal protective equipment, including a respirator helmet, must be worn when polishing parts. The standard shift runs from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with additional hours on Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and overtime may be required based on production needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of York, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 York,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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.