Production Worker

Job Title: Production Worker Job Description

The Production Worker produces and modifies a variety of glass tubes used in medical and scientific applications while maintaining strict quality and safety standards. This role involves operating small manual or semi-automated machines, performing precise measurements with specialized tools, and inspecting components to ensure they meet product specifications. The Production Worker also supports final packaging and inventory control to keep production running smoothly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify glass tubes in various sizes for use in medical and scientific laboratories.

• Operate small manual or semi-automated production machines in a safe and efficient manner.

• Use micrometers, gauges, calipers, and microscopes to measure and verify glass components against product specifications.

• Perform quality inspections throughout the production process to ensure components meet required standards.

• Inspect finished glass components and identify any defects or nonconformities before final packaging.

• Bag, tag, and pack finalized materials accurately and neatly according to established procedures.

• Assist with inventory control activities, including tracking materials and finished goods.

• Follow product specification drawings and work instructions to ensure accurate production and inspection.

• Handle small and microscopic materials with care and precision during production and inspection.

• Support final inspection processes to confirm the quality and completeness of outgoing products.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area within a lab-coat cleanroom environment.

• Stay focused on production tasks, maintain consistent output, and meet daily production and quality targets.

• Collaborate with team members and leadership to resolve issues and improve processes where needed.

• Cross-train on different tasks and equipment to provide flexibility and coverage within the team.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience operating a machine in a production or manufacturing environment.

• At least 1 year of quality inspection experience.

• Ability to read and interpret product specification drawings.

• Basic math skills, including counting and measuring in a work setting.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inspection and production tasks.

• Ability to learn new tasks and cross-train quickly on different equipment and processes.

• Ability to sit and/or stand for 8–10 hours per day.

• Comfort working with small tools and small components.

• Capability to follow detailed work instructions and quality procedures.

• Reliability in maintaining focus and staying on task in a production-based role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience using micrometers, gauges, calipers, and other precision measuring tools, or the ability to train quickly on these tools.

• Experience with cycle counting, inventory control, or working in an ERP system.

• Final inspection experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Experience handling small or microscopic materials.

• Experience with wool packing processes.

• Experience with screen printing.

• Background in quality, QC, inspection, or inventory-related roles.

• Familiarity with small manual or semi-automated machine operation, production, assembly, and inspection work.

• Interest in growing into technician or lead roles as skills and experience develop.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, growing organization that plays a critical role in supporting medical and scientific laboratories. The site focuses on glass test tubes used in analytical and diagnostic processes, contributing to meaningful work in the life sciences. The team operates in a clean, air-conditioned facility with a supportive and directive leadership style and a kind, focused group of colleagues. The organization offers strong internal advancement opportunities, including paths into technician and lead roles for those who want to further their careers. The environment is steady and growth-oriented, with a track record of stability and no history of layoffs at the U.S. site. You will benefit from working in a company that supports high accountability with high support, values continuous improvement, and partners closely with major customers in the analytical and life science sectors.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, air-conditioned production facility operating on a first shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There are two shifts in total at the site, and this position is assigned to the first shift. The workplace is a lab-coat cleanroom environment (lab coat required, not full gown), designed to support precision work with glass components and small materials. Each shift team is small, with around six people, fostering close collaboration and focused communication. The environment emphasizes focus, detail, and production-based performance, where staying on task and maintaining quality is essential. Employees receive high accountability and high support from leadership, working with a kind and focused team. The facility belongs to a global provider of engineered components and advanced technologies that support analytical workflows and measurement tools, with products that enhance laboratory performance and automation in analytical, life science, and diagnostic applications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PFLUGERVILLE, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 PFLUGERVILLE,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.