Shop Support

NextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match) Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment

You will support fabrication operations by performing hands-on shop tasks that keep production moving and parts within tolerance. You will work onsite on first shift (5:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Thursday) under direct oversight, collaborating with the shop team and manufacturing planners to meet quality and safety standards. Your work directly impacts throughput and part readiness for downstream operations.

• Fabricate parts using hand and power equipment (die grinders, bandsaws, chop saws, shears, grinders, polishers, belt sanders).
• Scribe, trim, sand, polish, drill, punch, size and deburr components per instructions.
• Clean metal parts using hand-wiping, solvent washing, and chemical cleaning processes; obtain required cleaning certificates if needed.
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, jigs, and fixtures to verify prescribed dimensions.
• Follow written instructions, sketches, and established safety procedures.
• Detect and report faulty operations and stop to request clarification when needed.
• Purchase materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following purchasing policies while optimizing price and delivery (as assigned).
• Train others on job tasks when required.

• U.S. citizenship (required at this site).
• Ability to work the posted shift schedule (5:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Thursday).
• Experience with hand and power shop tools and basic machine tools.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, sketches, and safety criteria.
• Competence using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges) and basic shop mathematics.
• Good manual dexterity and demonstrated skill removing burrs without excessive gouging.
• Willingness to work under direct oversight and follow established standards.

• Prior fabrication or manufacturing shop experience.
• Knowledge of abrasive mediums and grit selection.
• Experience with chemical cleaning processes and relevant certificates.
• Experience training or mentoring others.

$11.94 - $14.93/hour

This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.

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