Job Description

Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

This role involves setting up and operating hydraulic and mechanical presses to manufacture abrasive components according to specifications. You will load raw materials, monitor production cycles, and ensure that finished products meet quality and safety standards. The position requires hands-on machine operation, basic troubleshooting, and close collaboration with team members to achieve production goals in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hydraulic and mechanical presses to manufacture abrasive components according to production specifications.
• Load raw materials into press equipment and monitor production cycles to ensure consistent output.
• Inspect finished products for quality, accuracy, and defects, ensuring compliance with internal standards.
• Adjust machine settings such as pressure, temperature, and cycle times to optimize production performance.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on press equipment to maintain proper functionality and minimize downtime.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical or production issues and escalate complex problems as needed.
• Maintain accurate production records, including output, downtime, and quality checks.
• Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and OSHA regulations while performing daily tasks.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, quality personnel, and other team members to meet production and quality goals.
• Support general production activities such as assembly, packaging, and inspection as needed.
• Use hand tools and related equipment safely and effectively during production and maintenance tasks.
• Assist with material handling, including operating a forklift if trained and authorized.

This is a Contract position based out of Lancaster, KY.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lancaster,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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.

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