Production Laborer

Job Title: Production Technician Job Description

This production technician role focuses on preparing parts for anodizing by un-racking and re-racking components using a variety of hand and power tools. You will work with parts used in the medical, defense, and aerospace industries, ensuring they meet quality standards before they move into the anodizing process. The position offers cross-training across multiple tasks within the facility, allowing you to build a broad skill set in a clean, team-oriented production environment.

Responsibilities

• Un-rack parts and re-rack parts onto bases in preparation for the anodizing process.

• Use hand tools and power tools, including drills, 7/16 ratchets, sockets, wrenches, and pliers, to securely mount parts on racks and bases.

• Prepare racks and bases to be dipped into anodizing chemicals by ensuring parts are properly positioned and fastened.

• Perform daily quality inspection of parts, verifying that components meet required standards before and after preparation.

• Handle and organize parts used in medical, defense, and aerospace applications with a strong focus on accuracy and care.

• Follow written and verbal work instructions to complete production tasks efficiently and safely.

• Rotate through various tasks and stations within the facility as part of cross-training, learning all aspects of the production process related to anodizing preparation.

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, ensuring tools and equipment are properly stored and in good working condition.

• Work productively to support team output, knowing that additional voluntary hours may be offered based on productivity.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to identify and resolve issues related to part preparation, tooling, or quality.

• Adhere to all safety procedures when using tools, handling parts, and working near anodizing equipment and chemicals.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of experience using hand tools and power tools in a production, manufacturing, or similar environment.

• Proficiency using hand tools such as wrenches, sockets, pliers, and ratchets, including 7/16 ratchets and related tooling.

• Experience using power tools such as drills for daily production tasks.

• Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to perform quality checks on parts on a daily basis.

• Experience performing quality inspection tasks to ensure parts meet required specifications.

• Ability to work with parts used in medical, defense, and aerospace applications while following quality and handling requirements.

• Capability to follow safety guidelines when using tools and working around production equipment.

• Reliability in maintaining consistent attendance and productivity within a single-shift production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience working with anodizing processes or in an anodizing production environment.

• Experience working with parts or components for the medical, defense, and aerospace industries.

• Forklift certification or prior forklift operating experience.

• Willingness to obtain forklift certification through employer-provided training.

• Comfort working with quality inspection tools and procedures to verify part conformance.

• Ability to adapt to cross-training and learn multiple tasks within the facility.

Why Work Here?

You will join a culture-driven team that recognizes and rewards strong performance, teamwork, and attention to detail. The organization offers a pay increase after 90 days, along with quarterly team incentive bonuses that reward collective success. A peer recognition token program allows colleagues to acknowledge each other’s contributions, with tokens redeemable for meaningful rewards. You will also have access to forklift certification opportunities, supporting your professional development and future career growth.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very clean production facility that operates on a single shift. You can choose between two standard schedules: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, each including a 30-minute lunch and additional breaks. Occasional Saturday work is available on a voluntary basis, typically lasting 5 to 7 hours and often offered based on productivity. The facility is not fully temperature controlled and does not have central heat or air conditioning; however, space heaters and fans are brought in as needed to help manage seasonal temperatures. You will regularly use hand tools and power tools such as drills, ratchets, sockets, wrenches, and pliers, and you will work around anodizing equipment and chemicals in a structured, safety-conscious production environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dexter, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dexter,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.