Production Associate

Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

The Production Associate will work in manufacturing facility. This role involves performing final inspections at the end of the machine line. Parts are processed and drilled to specification by the machine, and the Production Associate is responsible for inspecting each part for any flash, scratches, dents, or chips. The role includes spot checks using micrometers and calipers to ensure quality. Once inspected and approved, parts are prepared for delivery, and a hi-lo driver will transport filled and labeled boxes. The position requires the inspection and loading of 25-30 parts per hour.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience in a production or machine operator role.
• Strong job tenure with no terminations from previous positions.
• Ability to adhere to attendance policies, with no more than 3 missed days in the first 90 days.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ year of blueprint reading experience.
• 1+ year in the automotive industry or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working off shifts (2nd or 3rd).

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jackson, MI.

The pay range for this position is $23.13 - $23.13/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Jackson,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 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.