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Shop Hand / General Laborer

Evolution Tool Machining
Lapeer, MI Other
POSTED ON 10/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/30/2026

Job description:

Shop Hand / General Laborer

Evolution Tool Inc. is looking for a reliable, hardworking Shop Hand / General Laborer to join our team in Lapeer, MI.

Evolution Tool is a custom aerospace tooling manufacturer. Every tool we build is unique and made to our customers' specific requirements. This is a hands-on shop position supporting our machinists, fabricators, and tooling team.

The right candidate will be dependable, willing to learn, take pride in their work, and understand the importance of keeping a clean, safe, and organized shop.

What You'll Do

  • Perform general shop and housekeeping duties throughout the facility
  • Sweep floors and keep shop areas clean and organized
  • Mop floors and clean up spills as needed
  • Clean chips, debris, and buildup from machines and work areas as needed
  • Clean machines and equipment as needed
  • Empty trash and maintain clean work areas
  • Load and unload materials using a forklift/Hi-Lo
  • Receive hands-on training to safely operate a forklift/Hi-Lo
  • Move, organize, and stage materials throughout the facility
  • Assist machinists and fabricators with various shop tasks
  • Help prepare materials for machining and fabrication
  • Perform basic grinding, deburring, sanding, drilling, and finishing work
  • Use basic hand and power tools
  • Assist with moving tooling, fixtures, materials, and components throughout the shop
  • Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
  • Follow all company safety procedures
  • Perform other general shop duties as needed

What We're Looking For

  • Reliable and dependable attendance
  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude
  • Takes pride in keeping a clean and organized work environment
  • Willingness to learn and take direction
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Comfortable working in a manufacturing and machine shop environment
  • Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and move materials as required
  • Ability to stand, bend, and be on your feet throughout the workday
  • Comfortable working around machinery, tooling, and industrial equipment
  • Previous machine shop, manufacturing, warehouse, or skilled trades experience is a plus, but not required
  • Forklift/Hi-Lo experience is a plus, but we will train the right candidate

What We Offer

  • Full-time position
  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days
  • Cintas uniform program after 90 days
  • Paid holidays after 90 days
  • $100 bonus when 56 hours are worked in a work week
  • Hands-on training
  • Forklift/Hi-Lo training
  • Opportunities to learn new skills
  • Opportunities for growth within the company
  • Team-oriented work environment

Join the Evolution Tool Team

If you're dependable, motivated, take pride in your work, and don't mind getting your hands dirty, we'd like to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of the Evolution Tool team.

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $27

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