Job Description
Job Description🔥 NOW HIRING: Metal Processor | Sioux Falls, SD 🔥
Are you looking for a hands‑on career in a clean, fast‑growing metal manufacturing environment?
We’re hiring a Metal Processor to join a high‑performing team where you’ll work with modern equipment, learn valuable technical skills, and play an important role in producing high‑quality metal parts.
If you enjoy working with your hands, staying active, and building a long‑term skilled trade career, this is the job for you.
💼 Position: Metal Processor
📍 Location: Sioux Falls, SD
🛠 What You’ll Do
As a Metal Processor, you’ll work with raw metal materials and operate fabrication equipment to prepare parts for production. Daily tasks may include:
Material Handling & Preparation
- Load, unload, and stage metal materials (steel, aluminum, stainless steel)
- Measure, inspect, and verify material dimensions
- Use hand tools and gauges to prep parts
Machine Operation
- Operate processing machinery such as saws, shears, deburring machines, and presses
- Set up equipment based on job specifications
- Monitor machines for proper operation and make simple adjustments as needed
Quality Control
- Inspect materials for defects or incorrect specifications
- Verify accuracy before and after processing using tape measures, calipers, or micrometers
- Follow production orders and maintain accuracy in documentation
General Production Support
- Assist welders, fabricators, and machine operators as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized work area
- Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements
⭐ What We’re Looking For
You’re a great fit if you have:
- Experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication, warehouse, or general labor
- Ability to read a tape measure accurately
- Comfort working around machinery and hand tools
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for most of the shift
- Dependable work ethic and positive attitude
Bonus Skills (Not Required):
- Experience with saws or cutting equipment
- Forklift certification
- Experience with CNC, laser, or press brake equipment
- Basic mechanical aptitude or machine operating background
💲 Pay & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
- Overtime opportunities
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, PTO, retirement
- Long‑term career growth & cross‑training in welding, machining, or fabrication
- Safe, clean, modern production environment
🌟 Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Consistent, year‑round work
- A company that invests in its employees and promotes from within
- Hands‑on work with high‑quality equipment
- Supportive team environment with strong leadership
- Opportunities to grow into roles such as CNC Operator, Fabricator, Welder, or Lead
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Sioux Falls,SD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.
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.
Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.