General Laborer

**Job Description

: General Laborer

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**Location:

¨NBSP;

**Trenton, MI

**Company:

** Steel Tool & Engineering Co. Industry: Aerospace Precision Machining & Fabrication

**Employment Type

**: Full-Time, Hourly

**Shift:

**Mid-Shift: 12pm-10:30pm and Nights: 3:30pm-2am

**Pay Rate:

** $18.25 based off experience. (plus $1 prem)

**About Us

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Steel Tool & Engineering is a leading aerospace manufacturer specializing in precision machining, complex metal fabrication, and welded assemblies. As an AS9100‑certified and NADCAP‑accredited facility, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and compliance across all operations.

**Overview

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We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented General Laborer to join our precision aerospace components for turbine engines. This role involves working with presses, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, saw cutting, and EDM machining, etc to produce high-quality components that meet exact specifications. If you're passionate about precision engineering, advanced machining, and craftsmanship, we want to hear from you!

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**Responsibilities

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• Operate and maintain presses for stamping, forming, and shaping metal components.

• Perform sheet metal fabrication, ensuring precise cuts, bends, and finishes.

• Handle saw cutting operations to trim and prepare materials for production.

• Execute EDM machining processes for intricate and precision-cut components.

• Conduct assembly work, ensuring proper fit, alignment, and quality control.

• Inspect finished products to meet industry and client specifications.

• Follow safety protocols and maintain an organized, efficient workspace.

**Competencies:

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• Hands-on experience with press operations, sheet metal work, saw cutting, and EDM machining.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.

• Strong attention to detail in precision machining and quality assurance.

• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills in production environments.

• Commitment to safety and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively on projects.

• Ability to read micrometers, gauges and calipers.

• Operator machinery to cut and shape steel materials

• Must be comfortable working with heavy machinery and able to use the correct safety equipment.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. consistently throughout the day.

• Must be clean and organized for the safety of the environment worked in.

• Must be team oriented and work well with others.

• Working with sheet metal

• Looking for defects on the material as it moves on the line.

• Variations of job performance will happen due to cross training.

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**Qualifications

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• One years of related job experience

• Computer abilities

• Analytical abilities

• Working knowledge of Lean principles (5S, standard work, waste reduction)

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a shop‑floor environment

• Basic computer skills (production systems, email, )

• Reading blueprints and sketches

• Basic knowledge of calipers and measure tools

**Benefits:

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• 100% Medical Paid (If you already have medical coverage and don’t request STE medical insurance, you can receive the medical waiver of $300 per month.)

• Dental and Vision Insurance (Includes Dependents)

• Life Insurance

• 401K

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacations

You should be proficient in:

• Warehouse Experience
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Grinder
• Calipers and Micrometers