Production Associate

Join our team as a Production Associate where you will play a crucial role in the manufacturing of catalytic converters for automobiles. You will be part of a dynamic production department tasked with either mixing materials to create protective coatings or handling the fast-paced coating process, ensuring that every catalytic converter meets our high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out production activities including machine setup, checks, and operation.
• Maintain production of quality products.
• Operate, load, and unload production equipment.
• Read gauges and record run or sample data.
• Lift and move raw material/product manually or with equipment.
• Measure and mix ingredients according to a recipe sheet.
• Perform process inspections to ensure compliance with production standards.
• Identify and sort abnormal material/products.
• Monitor equipment operation to recognize and report malfunctions.
• Tag identification on parts.
• Breakdown and clean equipment and work area.
• Ensure accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Attention to detail.
• Excellent attendance.
• Strong reading and math skills.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Self-motivation with the capability to work independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working with chemicals.

• High School Diploma, GED, or High School Equivalence Certificate required.
• Previous manufacturing experience required.
• Training or experience with chemicals preferred.

Experience a supportive and collaborative work environment where leadership is active and involved. Benefit from monthly pay raises for the first year and enjoy the opportunity to work in a close-knit team where everyone contributes to success.

Work Environment

The manufacturing environment is not climate-controlled and requires physical activities such as squatting, bending, standing, kneeling, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing stairs. Some positions may require lifting up to 65 lbs. Safety attire including shoes, hat, gloves, and glasses are mandatory. Occasionally, protective gear such as goggles, face shields, masks, respirators, smocks, or rubber sleeves may be required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Frankfort, KY.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Frankfort,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 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.