Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mix & Cast Production Associate Job Description

Join a growing manufacturing organization that produces advanced composite materials as a Mix & Cast Production Associate. In this hands-on role, you prepare materials, mix chemical compounds, operate production equipment, and support production operations across the facility. You work from detailed batch cards and production instructions, ensure materials are accurately weighed and mixed, monitor cure cycles, and help maintain high product quality in a collaborative, process-driven environment.

• Read and follow batch cards, cure schedules, production instruction sheets, and quality documentation with a high level of accuracy.
• Weigh and mix materials according to specified ratios and formulas to meet product and customer requirements.
• Operate mixers, ovens, vacuum chambers, transfer tanks, and other production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare molds for production, including cleaning, setup, and application of any required release or preparation steps.
• Transfer mixed materials into molds and monitor curing processes to ensure proper cure cycles are followed.
• Assist with demolding finished products, handling materials carefully to prevent damage or defects.
• Record production and quality data, including batch information, measurements, and process parameters, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and basic maintenance to support safe and reliable operation of production machinery.
• Support inventory and material handling activities, including moving materials, tracking inventory, and organizing work areas.
• Identify product defects, report issues, and contribute to continuous improvement and quality-focused manufacturing practices.
• Follow all safety procedures when working around chemicals, resins, heat, dust, and manufacturing noise.
• Collaborate with team members during daily production activities and meetings, sharing ideas and supporting team goals.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills for weighing ingredients, following mix ratios, and recording production data.
• Ability to read and follow detailed production instructions, batch cards, cure schedules, and quality documentation.
• Manufacturing experience preferred, with at least 1 year of manufacturing exposure strongly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to understand manufacturing processes and work independently within a production environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort operating production equipment, hand tools, and material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail when preparing molds, tracking inventory, following cure cycles, and identifying product defects.
• Dependability and a positive attitude, including consistent attendance and willingness to take ownership of work.
• Ability to stand throughout the shift and perform frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs and occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Reliable transportation to commute to the facility and ability to work in a manufacturing environment with chemicals, heat, dust, and noise.

• Experience with chemical mixing, batch mixing, or resin and epoxy manufacturing.
• Composite manufacturing experience, including work with advanced composite materials.
• Experience in mold preparation and demolding processes.
• Quality inspection or quality documentation experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Machine operating experience in aerospace, defense, plastics, or chemical manufacturing environments.
• Forklift experience and familiarity with material handling equipment.
• Comfort working in a process-driven, team-oriented manufacturing operation.

You join a culture where employees are actively involved in daily operations and continuous improvement. Management encourages everyone to share ideas, participate in problem-solving, and influence how processes evolve. Daily team meetings create transparency around goals, production results, and challenges, giving each employee a voice. Cross-training and skill development are strongly supported, providing opportunities to grow into more advanced manufacturing roles over time. The company operates in a stable, specialized industry, offering long-term career potential. Employees consistently describe the environment as team-oriented, where all contributors are treated as valued members of the operation.

This role is based in a manufacturing facility focused on composite material production with a team-oriented, process-driven culture. You work in an environment that involves exposure to chemicals and resins, dust and airborne particles, moderate to high temperatures near ovens, and typical manufacturing noise. The position requires constant standing and frequent lifting and movement of materials throughout the shift. Common equipment includes mixers, vacuum chambers, ovens, transfer tanks, molds, scales, hand tools, carts, and other material handling equipment. The environment emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration while supporting continuous improvement in production processes.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Attleboro, MA.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Attleboro, MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Attleboro,MA.

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.