General Production

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Production - First Shift - 19/hr

Job Description

This General Production role supports a metal stamping manufacturing operation by performing a variety of hands-on tasks that keep production running smoothly. You will work with a small, dedicated crew to handle general labor duties, operate around industrial equipment such as presses, benders, and shears, and ensure finished products meet quality standards. This is a fully on-site, contract-to-hire opportunity that offers a clear path to long-term employment and access to comprehensive benefits once hired directly.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor tasks in a manufacturing and metal stamping environment.
• Work in close proximity to presses, benders, and shears while following safety guidelines.
• Stack finished and raw products to feed equipment and maintain efficient workflow.
• Prepare finished goods for shipment by organizing, packaging, and staging materials.
• Inspect final parts for defects and ensure they meet quality and specification standards.
• Use basic math skills, such as adding and subtracting, to support production tasks.
• Lift, push, and pull materials weighing up to 40 pounds as part of daily duties.
• Support manufacturing or industrial operations by performing general production tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all work.
• Demonstrate strong attendance and reliability, which is especially important in a small crew environment.
• Follow all safety requirements, including wearing steel toe footwear and adhering to facility safety rules.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and timelines.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform basic math, including adding and subtracting, in a production setting.
• Capability to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Manufacturing or industrial work experience, with at least 1 year preferred.
• Comfort working in a metal stamping and hardware manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail to identify defects and ensure product quality.
• Self-driven work ethic with the ability to stay productive with minimal supervision.
• Hard-working attitude and willingness to perform a variety of general labor tasks.
• Mechanical aptitude, with the ability to work near presses, benders, and shears.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, especially important in a small crew setting.
• Ability and willingness to wear required steel toe footwear.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous general production, general labor, or industrial experience is highly beneficial.
• Experience preparing finished goods for shipment, including stacking and staging materials.
• Comfort inspecting parts and using visual checks to identify defects.
• Ability to adapt to different schedules, including Monday–Thursday or Monday–Friday shifts depending on role.
• Interest in long-term career growth within a manufacturing environment.
• Openness to a contract-to-hire arrangement with a duration of approximately 4 months before potential direct hire.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that invests significantly in its people and offers strong benefits and advancement opportunities once you are hired directly. The organization covers a substantial portion of benefit costs, helping you and your family access quality coverage at a lower personal expense. You can take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package that may include 401(k) with matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account options, life insurance, paid time off, an employee assistance program, employee discounts, and a referral program. Paid time off becomes available shortly after joining, and attendance rewards recognize your reliability and commitment. Tuition reimbursement and clear career advancement opportunities support your professional growth and development, while flexible scheduling options help support work-life balance.

Work Environment

This role is fully on-site in a hardware manufacturing and metal stamping facility. You will work around industrial equipment such as presses, benders, and shears in a hands-on production environment. The crew is small, so consistent attendance and teamwork are essential to meeting production goals. Steel toe footwear is required at all times for safety. The schedule includes multiple shift options, such as Monday–Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for certain roles and Monday–Friday or Sunday–Thursday schedules for others, including shifts like 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Some off-shift roles receive an additional shift differential. The facility operates as a typical industrial setting, where you can expect regular lifting, pushing, and pulling of materials up to 40 pounds and close coordination with your team in a structured, safety-focused environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Archbold, OH.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.75/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 Archbold,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

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.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.