General Production Operator

Job Title: Production Operator: $18-19/hr
Job Description
General Production Operators utilize screen-printing equipment to create printed garments. You prepare screens, set up and run machines, and ensure each product meets established quality and accuracy standards.
Shifts
1st shift: 5am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday
2nd shift: 3pm - 11:30pm, Monday - Friday
Responsibilities

• Set up and operate screen-printing machines to produce printed garments according to production specifications.
• Prepare screens and ensure proper alignment, registration, and ink application before starting production runs.
• Load garments onto printing equipment and unload finished products.
• Monitor printing machines during operation to ensure consistent quality, accuracy, and output.
• Inspect printed garments for defects, color accuracy, and overall quality, and make adjustments as needed.
• Perform general production tasks, including staging materials, organizing work areas, and assisting with workflow as needed.
• Support machine maintenance activities by cleaning equipment and reporting any maintenance needs.

Essential Skills

• Experience as a general production worker in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Hands-on experience setting up and operating machinery.
• Ability to load and unload garments and materials onto printing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Basic Microsoft experience to document work and follow digital instructions or logs.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and quality standards for printed products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain screen-printing equipment beyond basic operation.
• Experience training others to operate screen-printing equipment or production machinery.
• Experience documenting work, production data, or processes using Microsoft tools, such as Microsoft Excel.
• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled production environment.

Work Environment
This role is based in a large production facility with over 100 employees and a mix of full-time associates and contractors. The environment is non climate controlled and can be fast paced due to steady demand in the apparel printing industry. Work is performed on 1st shift (5:00 AM-3:30 PM, Monday through Friday) or 2nd shift (3:00 PM-11:30 PM, Monday through Friday), operating screen-printing machines and related production equipment. You work on-site with a close-knit team, using provided tools and equipment to complete daily production tasks while adhering to safety and cleanliness standards
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lewis Center, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 Lewis Center,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.