Job Title: Production Associate Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Production Associate to join our team in a dynamic manufacturing setting. This role involves handling metal automotive parts, performing quality checks, and ensuring proper labeling and storage. The work is highly physical and involves frequent lifting.
Responsibilities
Lift and handle metal automotive parts weighing between 20-45 lbs.
Unload parts into the machine and ensure they are securely clamped.
Perform quality checks on products and ensure they are placed in bins according to part numbers and labels.
Load parts into the machine while robots handle unloading and stacking.
Essential Skills
Experience in physical work, such as lifting 25-40 lbs frequently.
Experience in assembly, manufacturing, or machine operation.
Ability to perform quality checks and handle parts with precision.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in physically demanding jobs such as construction, farming, or landscaping is advantageous.
Candidates with experience in handling lighter materials may not find this role suitable.
Why Work Here?
Join a vibrant and busy manufacturing environment where your efforts are valued. Benefit from the opportunity to work additional hours on Saturdays and enjoy double-time pay on rare Sunday shifts.
Work Environment
The work takes place in a loud and busy manufacturing setting specializing in metal machining. The area is well-lit, and the tasks involve lifting parts from waist height and knee height.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Smiths Creek, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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 Smiths Creek,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 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.
