General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker Job Description

This role involves operating specialized cleaning and production equipment in a controlled environment, performing detailed visual inspections of products, and maintaining accurate production records in line with standard operating procedures. You will support consistent product quality by following established protocols, using microscopes for inspections, and ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized cleaning equipment to maintain required particle and cleanliness standards.

• Operate, load, and unload production equipment while strictly following standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Perform visual inspections of products, often using microscopes, to verify quality and detect defects.

• Carry out routine maintenance on production and cleaning equipment to ensure reliable operation.

• Maintain accurate and timely records of production and cleaning tasks in accordance with established protocols.

• Follow all safety, cleanliness, and quality guidelines in a cleanroom or controlled production environment.

• Assist with packing, general labor, unloading, and order picking tasks as needed to support production flow.

• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to coordinate tasks and meet production goals.

• Adapt to changing priorities and support overtime, weekend, or alternative shifts when required.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production, general production, or similar hands-on manufacturing roles.

• Ability to work effectively in a cleanroom or controlled environment while maintaining particle standards.

• Proficiency in packing, general labor, unloading, and order picking tasks.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality work and accurate recordkeeping.

• Above-average math skills to perform basic calculations related to production tasks.

• Above-average communication skills to follow instructions and coordinate with team members.

• Average computer skills to enter and maintain production or cleaning records.

• Good time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet production deadlines.

• Willingness and ability to work overtime, weekends, and other shifts temporarily if necessary.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort using microscopes or other magnification tools for detailed product inspection.

• Familiarity with standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a manufacturing or cleanroom setting.

• Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance under guidance.

• Capacity to work both independently and as part of a production team.

• Reliability and consistency in following protocols and safety guidelines.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production environment that values precision, reliability, and teamwork, offering the opportunity to develop hands-on skills with specialized equipment in a clean and well-structured setting. The organization supports employees with clear procedures, consistent expectations, and the chance to gain experience in controlled manufacturing operations, including opportunities for additional hours when available.

Work Environment

The role is based in a production and cleanroom-style environment where maintaining particle standards and cleanliness is critical. You will regularly operate specialized cleaning and production equipment, use microscopes for detailed inspections, and work with packing, unloading, and order picking tasks. The schedule may include standard weekday hours with the need to work overtime, weekends, or alternative shifts on a temporary basis to meet production demands. You can expect a structured setting with defined SOPs, safety protocols, and a focus on accuracy, organization, and adherence to procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincolnton, NC.

Pay and Benefits

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lincolnton,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.