Job Title: General Laborer / Assembler Job Description
This role is a first-shift General Laborer / Assembler position in a clean, quiet production shop. You assemble racks for customers, handle finished products, and support general shop operations using basic hand tools and equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Assemble racks and related components according to production specifications and quality standards.
Shrink wrap finished products to prepare them for storage or shipment.
Use hand tools, including torque tools, hammers, screwdrivers, and drills, to assemble portions of racks and other products.
Remove stickers and labels from products as required for finishing and shipment.
Move materials from the production area to the saw area for further processing and finishing.
Measure parts accurately using a tape measure to ensure correct dimensions and fit.
Lift and move finished products, materials, and components, including items weighing up to 50 pounds, to the next production station.
Perform general shop duties to support daily production operations, including basic machine operation, general production tasks, and inspection activities.
Follow production metrics and meet established performance and quality targets.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with shop standards.
Essential Skills
Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.
Understanding of production metrics and the ability to work toward established performance goals.
Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately to measure parts and materials.
Capability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
Hands-on experience with hand tools, including torque tools, hammers, screwdrivers, and drills.
Basic machine operation skills in a production setting.
General production and inspection experience.
Reliable attendance and ability to work the full first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Comfort working in a shop environment with production workflows.
Attention to detail when assembling products and inspecting finished work.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to safety procedures.
Strong work ethic and willingness to perform a variety of general labor and assembly tasks.
Why Work Here?
You join a well-organized and clean production facility that values safety, consistency, and clear expectations. The first-shift schedule offers predictable daytime hours, Monday through Friday, supporting work-life balance without weekend requirements. You work in a quiet, not overly hot environment, where tools and processes are well established and where reliable, hardworking individuals can contribute and grow their skills in manufacturing and assembly.
Work Environment
The role is based in a very clean and quiet shop environment that is not too hot, providing a comfortable setting for production work. You work on a first-shift schedule from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with no Saturday shifts. The work involves general production and machine operation tasks, as well as inspection activities, using common hand tools such as torque tools, hammers, screwdrivers, and drills. You regularly handle materials and finished products, including lifting items up to 50 pounds and moving them between production and saw areas. Steel-toed boots or shoes are required as part of the dress code to support safety in the shop.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Livonia, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Livonia,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.
