Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Associate
Job Description

The Production Associate supports a unionized manufacturing facility by performing a variety of general labor and production tasks across multiple lines and departments. This role works on a rotating schedule across all three shifts and helps maintain safe, efficient, and high-quality production by handling materials, monitoring equipment, and assisting with facility upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Work a rotating schedule on all three shifts (11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday.
• Perform a variety of general labor tasks throughout the facility as assigned.
• Dump excess scrap and defective coil parts in a safe and efficient manner.
• Load propane tanks for use on operating production lines, following all safety procedures.
• Work on the paint line and perform quality checks on coils as they come off the line.
• Monitor and oversee temperature control to help ensure production lines run smoothly at all times.
• Assist with facility maintenance tasks such as applying salt in the parking lot, cleaning workstations, and supporting general housekeeping.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Work effectively with other team members to support smooth production flow and meet operational goals.
• Remain attentive to detail while operating or working around machinery, line equipment, and measurement tools.
• Support continuous production by responding promptly to direction from supervisors and collaborating with coworkers across shifts.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for the duration of the shift.
• Comfort working on feet for the entire shift in a fast-paced production environment.
• Attention to detail when performing tasks such as quality inspection and measurement.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team on the production floor.
• Willingness to follow all safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Capability to perform general labor tasks, including material handling and basic facility maintenance.
• Comfort working with machine operation, line work, and measurement tools.
• Reliability and flexibility to work a rotating shift schedule Monday through Friday.

• Prior production, general labor, or construction experience is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with quality inspection or line work is beneficial.
• Familiarity with measurement tools and basic machine operation is an advantage.
• Comfort working in a union environment.
• Strong communication skills to support trust and open communication with coworkers and leadership.

Employees have the opportunity to join a union upon hire and bid on open positions, creating clear pathways for internal advancement. The organization promotes an open-door culture, where leadership encourages communication and feedback. Flexibility is a key value, with the ability for employees to switch shifts with coworkers when personal circumstances arise. Safety remains a top priority throughout the facility, and the company regularly demonstrates appreciation by hosting monthly employee lunches and meals.

Work Environment

This role is based in a unionized manufacturing facility with approximately 28 employees working on the production floor. The facility has been operating since the 1950s and takes pride in building trust and maintaining strong communication with employees. The environment emphasizes safety and teamwork, with a clear safety culture guiding day-to-day operations. Work is performed on a rotating schedule across three shifts (11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday. The position involves standing for most of the shift, working around production lines and machinery, and handling materials and equipment such as coils, propane tanks, and measurement tools.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $19.04 - $19.04/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 CANFIELD,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.

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.

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.