Highlights
You will work around heavy steel materials, fabrication equipment, and painting areas, and you will be expected to wear appropriate work attire and personal protective equipment suitable for a dirty, physically demanding environment. This role involves performing a variety of basic general labor tasks in a steel shop, with a strong focus on cleaning metal surfaces and painting.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Knoxville, TN |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $16–$17 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1983 |
| Website | https://www.aerotek.com/ |
Description
Job Title: General Production Worker
Job Description
This role involves performing a variety of basic general labor tasks in a steel shop, with a strong focus on cleaning metal surfaces and painting. The General Production Worker supports daily operations by maintaining clean, safe, and prepared materials and work areas throughout the facility.
Responsibilities
+ Clean metal surfaces thoroughly in preparation for painting and further fabrication.
+ Perform painting tasks on steel components, ensuring surfaces are properly prepared and finished.
+ Remove dried paint from steel using appropriate tools and methods without damaging the material.
+ Clean steel parts of burrs and imperfections produced by fabricators to ensure smooth, safe edges.
+ Sweep and maintain cleanliness of floors and work areas to support a safe and organized shop environment.
+ Assist with general labor duties as assigned around the shop to support production needs.
+ Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while working in a steel environment.
+ Coordinate with fabricators and other team members to ensure materials are ready and available for production.
Essential Skills
+ Experience as a general laborer, preferably with at least 1 year in a similar role.
+ Experience working in construction or other dirty, physically demanding environments.
+ Ability to work effectively in a steel shop environment with heavy materials and equipment.
+ Comfort working in non-climate-controlled conditions, including very hot and very cold temperatures.
+ Capability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as sweeping, wiping, and cleaning metal surfaces.
+ Attention to detail when cleaning burrs, removing dried paint, and preparing surfaces.
+ Reliability in working a Friday–Sunday schedule from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
+ Commitment to following safety guidelines and maintaining a clean, organized work area.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Previous experience working around steel fabrication or metalworking operations.
+ Familiarity with basic painting techniques for metal surfaces.
+ Ability to use hand tools safely for cleaning, deburring, and surface preparation.
+ Strong work ethic and willingness to perform a variety of general labor tasks as needed.
Why Work Here?
You will join a hands-on, production-focused environment where your work directly supports the smooth operation of the shop. The role offers consistent hours on a concentrated Friday–Sunday schedule, allowing for a structured routine and extended time off during the week. You will work alongside a dedicated team in a setting that values reliability, safety, and teamwork, providing opportunities to build practical skills in a steel and fabrication environment.
Work Environment
This position is based in a steel shop that is not climate controlled, which means it can be extremely hot during the summer and very cold during colder seasons. The work involves exposure to dust, dirt, and typical conditions of a construction-like, industrial environment. The schedule runs from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You will work around heavy steel materials, fabrication equipment, and painting areas, and you will be expected to wear appropriate work attire and personal protective equipment suitable for a dirty, physically demanding environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Knoxville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.
Job Description
This role involves performing a variety of basic general labor tasks in a steel shop, with a strong focus on cleaning metal surfaces and painting. The General Production Worker supports daily operations by maintaining clean, safe, and prepared materials and work areas throughout the facility.
Responsibilities
+ Clean metal surfaces thoroughly in preparation for painting and further fabrication.
+ Perform painting tasks on steel components, ensuring surfaces are properly prepared and finished.
+ Remove dried paint from steel using appropriate tools and methods without damaging the material.
+ Clean steel parts of burrs and imperfections produced by fabricators to ensure smooth, safe edges.
+ Sweep and maintain cleanliness of floors and work areas to support a safe and organized shop environment.
+ Assist with general labor duties as assigned around the shop to support production needs.
+ Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while working in a steel environment.
+ Coordinate with fabricators and other team members to ensure materials are ready and available for production.
Essential Skills
+ Experience as a general laborer, preferably with at least 1 year in a similar role.
+ Experience working in construction or other dirty, physically demanding environments.
+ Ability to work effectively in a steel shop environment with heavy materials and equipment.
+ Comfort working in non-climate-controlled conditions, including very hot and very cold temperatures.
+ Capability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as sweeping, wiping, and cleaning metal surfaces.
+ Attention to detail when cleaning burrs, removing dried paint, and preparing surfaces.
+ Reliability in working a Friday–Sunday schedule from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
+ Commitment to following safety guidelines and maintaining a clean, organized work area.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Previous experience working around steel fabrication or metalworking operations.
+ Familiarity with basic painting techniques for metal surfaces.
+ Ability to use hand tools safely for cleaning, deburring, and surface preparation.
+ Strong work ethic and willingness to perform a variety of general labor tasks as needed.
Why Work Here?
You will join a hands-on, production-focused environment where your work directly supports the smooth operation of the shop. The role offers consistent hours on a concentrated Friday–Sunday schedule, allowing for a structured routine and extended time off during the week. You will work alongside a dedicated team in a setting that values reliability, safety, and teamwork, providing opportunities to build practical skills in a steel and fabrication environment.
Work Environment
This position is based in a steel shop that is not climate controlled, which means it can be extremely hot during the summer and very cold during colder seasons. The work involves exposure to dust, dirt, and typical conditions of a construction-like, industrial environment. The schedule runs from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You will work around heavy steel materials, fabrication equipment, and painting areas, and you will be expected to wear appropriate work attire and personal protective equipment suitable for a dirty, physically demanding environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Knoxville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.
About Company
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.
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.
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