General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

The General Production Worker supports the manufacturing of residential and commercial windows by assembling components, operating production equipment, and performing quality inspections. This role helps ensure that windows are produced safely, accurately, and in accordance with established quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble window components including frames, sashes, glass units, hardware, and weatherstripping.
• Operate production equipment such as saws, welders, glazing stations, CNC machines, drill presses, and assembly line machinery.
• Handle and install glass safely in accordance with company procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Measure and inspect materials and finished products to verify quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Read and interpret work orders, drawings, and production specifications to complete tasks correctly.
• Apply sealants, fasteners, and hardware as required to meet product specifications.
• Package and prepare finished windows for shipment, including packing and labeling as needed.
• Load and unload materials and products to support production flow.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively during assembly and production tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation in accordance with 5S standards.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment and glass-handling protocols.
• Identify and report product defects, equipment issues, or safety concerns to supervision promptly.
• Assist in other production areas as needed to help meet overall production goals.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing general production, assembly, or general labor tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate basic production machinery and equipment, including machine operation and machine operating tasks.
• Skill using hand tools and power tools safely and accurately.
• Ability to measure accurately using a tape measure and other basic measuring devices.
• Experience with packaging, packing, loading, and unloading materials or finished goods.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, drawings, and production specifications.
• Strong attention to detail for inspection and quality checks.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and handle glass and other materials safely in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in window, door, or glass manufacturing.
• Experience in vinyl welding, glazing, or fabrication.
• Forklift or material-handling equipment experience, or willingness to be trained.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
• Comfort working in a production or assembly-line setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and assist in multiple production areas as needed.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned organization where people support one another and work as a close-knit team. You will work in a clean, well-maintained environment that values cooperation, reliability, and pride in craftsmanship. The culture emphasizes helping each other, maintaining a safe and orderly workplace, and contributing to a high-quality product that customers rely on.

Work Environment

The role is based in a semi climate-controlled manufacturing facility focused on window production. You will work around production equipment such as saws, welders, glazing stations, CNC machines, drill presses, and assembly lines, as well as hand tools and material-handling equipment. The environment is fast-paced and requires standing, moving materials, and handling glass and other components throughout the shift. The facility maintains a clean and organized workspace, supported by 5S standards, to promote safety, efficiency, and comfort while performing daily tasks.

This is a Contract position based out of Lorton, VA.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lorton,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 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.