Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Associate
Job Description

The Production Associate plays a key role in the manufacturing process by assembling products, operating tools and equipment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers a structured development path across three competency levels, starting with learning the product line and manufacturing processes, progressing to more complex sub-assemblies and tool use, and ultimately mastering all workstations, reading blueprints and schematics, identifying problems, and helping train new employees.

Responsibilities

• Learn the product line, manufacturing processes, and production philosophy to perform assigned workstations within required cycle times.
• Assemble equipment and components containing up to 12 pieces of material, including structures, fittings, brackets, and bolts.
• Perform sub-assemblies within specified tolerances and complete assemblies requiring multiple sub-steps.
• Use common hand tools, handheld power tools, fabricating equipment, and portable air tools such as ratchets safely and effectively.
• Operate at various workstations across the production line and develop the ability to perform satisfactorily at all stations over time.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings at advanced levels to ensure accurate assembly and alignment.
• Identify straightforward production or quality issues and take appropriate steps to resolve them or escalate as needed.
• Follow detailed written and oral instructions consistently and complete repetitive tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Record detailed measurements, counts, distances, and times accurately to support quality and production tracking.
• Apply safety, continuous quality, and just-in-time principles in daily work activities after appropriate training.
• Handle materials by loading, unloading, and moving parts and products as needed using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Support painting, mechanical assembly, and pneumatic-related tasks as required by the production schedule.
• Assist in warehouse and production activities, including organizing materials and maintaining a clean, orderly work area.
• Guide objects into specific placement or alignment and make precise measurements to ensure proper fit and function.
• Lift, pull, push, and guide medium to heavy objects regularly while using proper ergonomic and safety practices.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement in all tasks.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and reliability in attendance and performance.
• At advanced levels, help instruct and support new employees in learning workstations, tools, and processes.

• Basic understanding of assembly processes sufficient to organize, examine, and assemble equipment containing up to 12 pieces of material.
• Basic knowledge of common hand tools, handheld power tools, fabricating equipment, and portable air tools such as ratchets.
• Ability to perform various aspects of the job across multiple workstations in a manufacturing environment.
• Sufficient reasoning ability to understand detailed, repetitive written and oral instructions and solve straightforward, immediate problems.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and read and record detailed measurements, counts, distances, and times.
• Ability to learn and understand safety, continuous quality, and just-in-time principles within a reasonable period of time.
• Ambulatory ability to walk, stand, reach, stoop, bend, and crawl on a continuous basis.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, and guide medium weight objects (20–50 pounds) on a continuous basis and heavy weight objects (50–100 pounds) on a recurring basis.
• Sufficient hand–arm–eye coordination to guide objects into specific placement or alignment, make intricate connections, and make precise measurements.
• Strong orientation toward quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

• Previous experience working with hand and air tools is desired.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment is desired.
• Familiarity with a manufacturing environment is desired.
• Exposure to mechanical assembly, pneumatic systems, painting, loading and unloading, forklift operations, warehouse, and production activities is beneficial.

You will join a team that values safety, well-being, and professional growth, supported by on-site first aid and ergonomic guidance from an on-site athletic director. The environment offers frequent overtime opportunities for those seeking to increase their earnings, along with clear growth paths and skill development across multiple competency levels. You can build a long-term career in a setting that emphasizes continuous improvement, quality, and support for your physical health and workplace comfort.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing factory and warehouse environment, where you will work around production equipment, materials, and active assembly areas. Personal protective equipment must be worn at all times, including safety glasses, ear protection, and steel-toe shoes or boots. The work involves continuous walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, and occasional crawling, as well as regular lifting of materials and components. The pace can be fast, with frequent opportunities for overtime, and you will use a variety of mechanical, assembly, pneumatic, and warehouse tools and equipment throughout your shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

The pay range for this position is $25.13 - $25.13/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 Redmond,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 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.