Production Associate

Job Title: Production Associate $22-25/HR

Job Description

Join a dynamic team at a leading manufacturer of tile decking and rooftop patio products. Our high-quality porcelain stoneware is designed for residential and commercial applications, offering durability and resistance to frost, mold, rot, slip, and fade. As a Production Associate, you will play a crucial role in operating manufacturing equipment, utilizing hand and power tools, finishing products, and reporting any equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely.
• Perform repetitive assembly tasks using hand and power tools, and automated equipment.
• Set up manufacturing equipment for custom orders and designs.
• Assemble and package products ensuring quality control.
• Read and understand work orders and shipping orders.
• Perform light fabrication tasks such as drilling, measuring, cutting, and sawing for product sub-assembly.
• Use adhesive machines to bond tile and substrate materials.
• Pull inventory to fill orders and construct crates for outgoing shipments.
• Complete some paperwork for shipping and receiving processes.

Essential Skills

• Strong proficiency in hand and power tool usage.
• Experience in assembly and machine operation.
• Ability to perform quality control of production.
• Basic blueprint reading skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Carpentry skills are a plus.
• Manufacturing/mechanical skills are advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Experience the benefits of working in a smaller shop where you're more than just a number. With a remarkable 300% growth this year, there are ample opportunities for advancement within the company. Enjoy the stability of first shift hours and the chance to work alongside the President, who is actively engaged on-site every day. Look forward to the potential of a new facility in 2025, along with paid vacation after six months, an employee stipend for occasional travel, occasional overtime, and a competitive 401K plan.

Work Environment

Work in a hands-on environment that may be dirtier at times, with multiple machines running. The facility houses a significant amount of inventory and shelving units, offering an intimate team size of fewer than 25 people.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eldridge, IA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/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 fully onsite position in Eldridge,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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.