General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker Job Description

This role supports a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility that produces oil seals and gaskets. You will work in one of several production departments, operating machinery, assisting with assembly, and performing general labor tasks in a fast-paced, industrial environment. The position requires comfort working around heavy equipment in a dusty, dirty, non-climate-controlled setting while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate various production machinery, including press machines and injection molding machines, in accordance with safety and quality procedures.

• Work on assembly lines to support the production of oil seals, gaskets, and PTFE components.

• Perform sorting and kitting of parts and materials to ensure accurate and timely supply to production lines.

• Assist with general labor tasks across the production floor as needed, including handling materials and supporting different stages of the manufacturing process.

• Follow instructions from supervisors and experienced team members to learn and perform assigned duties effectively.

• Participate in orientation and training activities, including an initial HR orientation and on-the-job training within the assigned shift and department.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, even in a dusty and dirty environment, to support safety and efficiency.

• Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toe footwear, and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

• Adapt to working in any of the major departments, including gaskets, oil seals, or PTFE, based on production needs.

• Meet production goals by working efficiently, staying focused, and collaborating with team members on the B shift schedule.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production, assembly, or general labor in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Ability to operate or learn to operate press machines, injection molding machines, and assembly line equipment.

• Comfort using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.

• Capability to perform repetitive tasks while standing for extended periods in a fast-paced setting.

• Willingness and ability to work in a dusty, dirty, non-climate-controlled environment.

• Reliability to work the B shift schedule: Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts from 4:55 PM to approximately 3:00 AM.

• Strong attention to safety procedures and proper use of steel-toe footwear and other required protective gear.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and learn from supervisors and team members during training.

• Basic mechanical aptitude to understand how machinery and production processes operate.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in automotive manufacturing or metal stamping environments.

• Prior experience working with press machines, injection molding equipment, or similar industrial machinery.

• Familiarity with assembly line workflows, sorting, and kitting processes.

• Comfort working across different departments such as gaskets, oil seals, and PTFE production.

• Willingness to wear jeans and plain t-shirts in accordance with dress guidelines, with no leggings allowed.

Why Work Here?

The facility offers a structured onboarding process, including a Monday morning orientation with HR followed by hands-on training with your assigned team and supervisors, so you can quickly gain confidence in your role. You join an established automotive manufacturer where you can build practical, in-demand production skills while working with a variety of machinery and processes. The consistent B shift schedule provides predictable hours across a four-day workweek, supporting planning and work-life balance. You become part of a team-focused environment that values safety, reliability, and continuous learning on the job.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a large automotive manufacturing plant with three primary departments: gaskets, oil seals, and PTFE. All departments are dusty, dirty, and non-climate-controlled, so temperatures can vary with the weather and conditions can be industrial and physically demanding. You will work around press machines, injection molding machines, and assembly lines, as well as hand tools and power tools. The B shift runs Monday through Thursday for 10-hour shifts from 4:55 PM to approximately 3:00 AM, with orientation starting on a Monday at 7:45 AM. Day one focuses on HR orientation, and day two transitions you to your assigned shift for on-the-job training with your team and supervisors. The dress code allows jeans and regular plain t-shirts, with steel-toe footwear required and leggings not permitted, reflecting a focus on practicality and safety in a heavy industrial environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.66 - $21.66/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 Athens,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.