General Production

Job Title: General Production

Job Description

This role focuses on repetitive, hands-on production work in an industrial metals manufacturing environment. You retrieve truck parts from boxes, buff and polish them using a sander, carefully inspect each part for quality, and then return the finished parts before moving on to the next item. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, consistency, and the ability to perform the same process accurately throughout your shift.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve truck parts from boxes and prepare them for processing.
• Buff and polish parts using a sander and other appropriate tools.
• Deburr and grind parts to remove imperfections and ensure smooth finishes.
• Inspect each part thoroughly for defects or quality issues before returning it to the appropriate area.
• Handle materials safely and efficiently in a general production and industrial labor setting.
• Operate basic production and machine equipment as needed in a manufacturing environment.
• Perform repetitive tasks with consistent quality and accuracy throughout the shift.
• Follow all safety procedures when working with and around industrial equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area within a foundry and production setting.
• Lift and move parts weighing up to 50 lbs as part of regular material handling duties.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or construction environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive production tasks with high attention to detail.
• Comfort working in an industrial metals manufacturing and foundry setting.
• Ability to lift and safely handle parts up to 50 lbs.
• Basic familiarity with general production processes and industrial labor.
• Ability to work safely around industrial equipment and follow established safety protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with deburring, grinding, and material handling in a production environment.
• Machine operator or in industrial labor is beneficial.
• Comfort working in warmer conditions, especially during summer months in a foundry.
• Interest in learning and growing within a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in a shop setting.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, unionized workplace with a structured pay and benefits program and a strong track record of avoiding layoffs. After being hired on, you can access benefits such as 401(k) and medical and dental coverage, along with membership in a machinists union. The environment offers clear opportunities for advancement, supporting long-term career growth and security.

Work Environment

The role is based in a foundry and automotive parts manufacturing facility that produces commercial components for semi-trailers, including wheel ends, aluminum castings, and plastic parts. You work in an industrial metals manufacturing shop that can be warm, especially in summer, and somewhat dirty due to the nature of the work. The facility uses industrial equipment, making safety practices and protective gear essential. The company is medium-sized, with approximately 5075 employees, providing a close-knit environment where production work is performed on the shop floor in standard industrial attire appropriate for a foundry setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clackamas, OR.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Clackamas, OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Clackamas,OR.

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.