Production Operator

Job Title: Production Operator

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Production Operator where your attention to detail and skills in measurement will be crucial. This role involves checking metal parts to ensure the holes drilled are the correctsize and distance from the part's end using a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Inspect metal parts to ensure drilled holes are the correct size and distance using a tape measure.

• Perform quality control checks and visual inspections of parts.

• Engage in general production duties including assembly, packaging, and machine operation.

• Use hand tools and power tools as required.

• Operate forklifts and other machinery as needed.

• Assist in various departments as required, including manual machining.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and understand fractions on a tape measure.

• Experience in the manufacturing industry, particularly in production, general labor, and quality control.

• Proficiency in using calipers, micrometers, and blueprints.

• Capability to perform visual inspections and operate machinery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with inspection, assembly, and packaging.

• Familiarity with hand tools and power tools.

• Forklift operation experience.

Why Work Here?

Experience the benefits of working in a supportive environment that promotes from within, offering opportunities to advance into roles such as Die Setter, Machine Set Ups, Team Lead, and Supervisors. Enjoy a $250 bonus after 3 months, a wage increase at 9 months, and weekly pay on Fridays.

Work Environment

Work in a non-climate-controlled facility that can get hot in the summer. The team is friendly and welcoming. Steel-toed shoes are required, and you may have the chance to work across three different buildings, primarily in the main building. The hours vary by department with competitive pay rates for second and third shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brighton, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $18.50/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brighton,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.