Production Associate

Job Title: Production Finishing Technician

Job Description

As a Production Finishing Technician, you will play a crucial role in the final finishing process of machined components, ensuring every part meets strict quality and safety standards. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, pays close attention to detail, and takes pride in producing flawless parts in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Remove burrs, sharp edges, and excess material from machined parts using hand tools, power tools, and dedicated finishing equipment.
• Perform deburring, grinding, buffing, and polishing operations to achieve the required surface finish on components.
• Inspect parts visually and with measuring tools to verify they meet defined quality specifications and tolerances.
• Follow detailed work instructions, blueprints, and process sheets to complete finishing tasks accurately and consistently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area to support efficient production and prevent defects.
• Communicate any defects, inconsistencies, or equipment issues promptly to supervisors and relevant team members.
• Collaborate closely with machinists, quality inspectors, and production staff to resolve issues and ensure smooth workflow.
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining high levels of accuracy, consistency, and product quality.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, procedures, and company policies while operating tools and equipment.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and finishing equipment for deburring, grinding, buffing, and polishing.
• Ability to perform detailed visual inspections and use basic measuring tools to verify part quality.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, defect-free parts.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions, blueprints, and process sheets accurately.
• Effective communication skills to report defects, inconsistencies, and equipment issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with machinists, quality inspectors, and production team members.
• Capability to meet production targets while maintaining quality and consistency.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with deburring processes and techniques for machined components.
• Comfort working with grinders and other rotating equipment in a safe and controlled manner.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in meeting schedules and production expectations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that takes pride in producing high-quality archery and outdoor-sporting components with exceptional craftsmanship. The culture emphasizes precision, consistency, and a shared commitment to excellence in every part produced. You will work in an environment that values your attention to detail, supports collaboration across teams, and recognizes the importance of quality in every step of the manufacturing process.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment focused on the production and finishing of machined components. You will work around production equipment, hand tools, power tools, and finishing machinery such as grinders and buffing tools. The setting is hands-on and fast-paced, with daily production goals and a strong emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and organization in the work area

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Henrietta, NY.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 West Henrietta,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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.