Wood Finisher
Aerotek, State College, PA, United States
Wood Shop Worker
Location: State College, PA
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
Pay Schedule: Weekly pay with overtime available
Shift Options:
1st Shift: Monday
Thursday | 5:00 AM
3:30 PM
2nd Shift: Monday
Thursday | 3:00 PM
1:30 AM
Key Responsibilities
Operate basic woodworking hand and power tools safely and efficiently (training provided)
Load, unload, stack, and move wood materials throughout the production process
Perform sanding, drilling, assembly, and finishing preparation tasks
Inspect products to ensure quality, accuracy, and workmanship standards are met
Follow work instructions, production schedules, and all safety procedures
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Qualifications
Ability to work in a physical, hands-on production environment
Willingness to learn and follow safety and quality standards
Ability to lift, move, and handle wood materials throughout the shift
Reliability and strong attendance
Previous woodworking or manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required
Job Type & Location: This is a contract position based out of State College, PA.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/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 State College, PA.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.
Location: State College, PA
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
Pay Schedule: Weekly pay with overtime available
Shift Options:
1st Shift: Monday
Thursday | 5:00 AM
3:30 PM
2nd Shift: Monday
Thursday | 3:00 PM
1:30 AM
Key Responsibilities
Operate basic woodworking hand and power tools safely and efficiently (training provided)
Load, unload, stack, and move wood materials throughout the production process
Perform sanding, drilling, assembly, and finishing preparation tasks
Inspect products to ensure quality, accuracy, and workmanship standards are met
Follow work instructions, production schedules, and all safety procedures
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Qualifications
Ability to work in a physical, hands-on production environment
Willingness to learn and follow safety and quality standards
Ability to lift, move, and handle wood materials throughout the shift
Reliability and strong attendance
Previous woodworking or manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required
Job Type & Location: This is a contract position based out of State College, PA.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/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 State College, PA.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.