General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

The General Production Worker supports high-volume manufacturing operations by transferring, stocking, loading, and unloading materials for automated production lines that manufacture airbag inflators. This role follows established quality procedures, performs visual and dimensional inspections, and may complete rework activities to ensure products meet strict safety and quality standards. The position requires consistent attention to detail, comfort working around explosive materials, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, climate-controlled production environment.

Responsibilities

• Transfer, stock, load, and unload materials for production lines, including diffusers, holders, retainers, initiators, o-rings, end caps, sleeves, canisters, filters, tubes, disks, foil seals, springs, support barrels, shorting clips, labels, and generant.

• Support multiple business teams by ensuring the correct materials are available at the right time and in the right quantities for each production line.

• Operate within automated production processes used to manufacture airbag inflators, following standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.

• Check, correct, or perform rework on inflators as needed to meet quality and safety requirements.

• Perform quality procedures and audits, including dimensional checks and visual inspections, to verify that products meet specifications.

• Identify nonconforming materials or products and escalate issues according to established quality protocols.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with facility safety and housekeeping standards.

• Follow all safety rules and site-specific policies related to working with explosive materials and automated equipment.

• Stand and walk throughout the shift while performing material handling and production tasks.

• Lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds regularly as part of daily production activities.

• Use basic technology interfaces and controls to operate or monitor automated equipment.

• Work assigned shifts and be available for overtime, including extended periods of 6–7 days per week, as production demands require.

• Adapt to rotating schedules where days off may change week to week, including occasional weekend work.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in manufacturing or production environments.

• Ability to stand and walk for 8 hours per day in a production setting with no sitting work areas.

• Comfort working around and handling processes involving explosive materials, following strict safety protocols.

• Ability to lift, push, or pull 40 pounds on a regular basis.

• Tech-savvy mindset with the ability to work with automated production equipment and related technology.

• Attention to detail and ability to perform visual and dimensional quality checks.

• Reliability and willingness to work 6–7 days per week when required by production schedules.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to standard operating procedures.

• Commitment to working safely in a highly controlled manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• General production, general labor, or manufacturing experience in a high-volume environment.

• Mechanical aptitude that can support future growth into equipment or maintenance-related roles.

• Experience working with automated or semi-automated production equipment.

• Comfort performing repetitive tasks while maintaining consistent quality and safety standards.

• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with lead operators and supervisors.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing manufacturing operation that offers clear pathways for career advancement and skill development. As you demonstrate strong performance and mechanical aptitude, you can progress into lead operator roles, supervisory positions, or equipment technician and associate equipment technician roles. The organization invests in developing employees who show initiative, providing opportunities to expand technical skills and move into maintenance-oriented positions. You work in a structured environment with defined shifts, predictable schedules, and a culture that emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility that produces airbag inflators using automated production equipment. You work on-site around automated machinery and explosive materials, following strict safety protocols and site rules. The facility prohibits lighters, matches, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, vape pens, and e-cigarettes anywhere inside; these items must remain in personal vehicles. Work is organized into three primary shifts: 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 2nd shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and 3rd shift from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The first day of work is always on a Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., after which you move to your designated shift. Regular schedules are Monday through Friday; however, current operations include weekend work, and you must be comfortable working 6–7 days per week. For extended overtime periods, rotating schedules are used where you work six days on and receive two consecutive days off, with days off rotating to provide shared access to weekends. The environment requires standing and walking for the full shift, frequent material handling up to 40 pounds, and adherence to all safety, equipment, and facility guidelines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Queen Creek, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.55/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 Queen Creek,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.