**Job Title: Shop Helper/Laborer** **Job Description** We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Shop Helper/Laborer to join our team. This role is essential in supporting welders, metal fabricators, and other skilled tradespeople by assisting with material handling, shop organization, and basic operational tasks. The ideal candidate will be safety-conscious, adaptable, and eager to learn. **Responsibilities** + Assist welders and metal workers with daily tasks, including material preparation and cleanup. + Move and stage raw materials, parts, and finished products throughout the shop. + Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently. + Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including sweeping, debris removal, and tool storage. + Perform basic measurements and inspections to ensure materials meet specifications. + Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including proper PPE usage. + Support production workflow by ensuring timely delivery of materials to workstations. + Assist with loading and unloading trucks as needed. **Essential Skills** + General labor experience + Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and machinery such as forklifts and overhead cranes + Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods + Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team + Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16th of an inch **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma or equivalent preferred + Previous experience in a manufacturing, construction, or heavy industrial setting preferred + Mechanically inclined and able to perform basic fabrication tasks + Ability to work in a non-temperature controlled, heavy industrial setting **Why Work Here?** The company values multi-skilled individuals and actively promotes cross-training. For laborers entering this role, it’s an excellent opportunity—especially if you’ve attended technical school or aspire to become a welder, fitter, or metal worker. The company is committed to helping you grow your skills and advance your career. **Work Environment** This role is based in a non-temperature controlled fabrication shop environment with exposure to heat, noise, and heavy machinery. The position requires standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs for extended periods. Occasional overtime and weekend shifts may be required to meet project deadlines. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, DE. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Wilmington,DE. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 23, 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.