Assembly Line Quality Control Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Production Assembler

Job Description

The Production Assembler is responsible for assembling fabricated parts and mechanisms using hand and power tools to produce high-quality glass doors and frames for commercial refrigeration units. This role ensures all finished products consistently meet established production specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements in a clean, organized, and efficient manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble fabricated parts and mechanisms to produce glass doors and frames for commercial refrigeration units using hand and power tools.
• Follow production specifications, blueprints, and work instructions to ensure accurate and consistent assembly.
• Measure materials and components using a tape measure to verify proper dimensions and alignment.
• Work efficiently on an assembly line, contributing to overall production goals and timelines.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and safety requirements before completion.
• Handle general labor tasks associated with production, including material handling and workstation organization.
• Maintain strong attention to detail to ensure components are correctly assembled and securely fastened.
• Use mechanical assembly techniques to fit, align, and secure parts and mechanisms.
• Lift and move materials and products, with assistance, up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures while operating tools and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate workflow and resolve issues.
• Support a small team atmosphere by collaborating and contributing to a positive, productive work environment.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail for precise assembly work.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs with assistance throughout the workday (approximately 7–8 hours within a 10-hour shift).
• Ability to work 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Comfort working with hand tools and power tools in a production environment.
• Capability to work effectively on an assembly line performing mechanical assembly tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general labor or production environments is beneficial.
• Familiarity with mechanical assembly processes and using hand and power tools.
• Ability to interpret basic blueprints or assembly diagrams.
• Reliability and strong work ethic in a small team setting.
• Willingness to learn and grow quickly within the role.

Why Work Here?

You join a small, supportive team that values your contributions and celebrates your milestones. The schedule offers long weekends with a Monday–Thursday workweek, and performance-based pay increases recognize your effort and results. Once full-time, you receive yearly boots and prescription safety glasses, along with generous holiday accrual of three weeks in the first year. The workplace fosters a positive culture through gift card drawings, birthday and milestone celebrations, and periodic company-provided meals. There is substantial room for growth, with opportunities to advance quickly for those who are motivated and committed.

Work Environment

You work in a non-temperature-controlled, yet quiet, clean, and well-organized production facility that is well lit for safety and precision. The environment supports assembly line work with hand and power tools and requires 10-hour shifts from Monday to Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The dress code emphasizes appropriate work attire suitable for a manufacturing setting, including the use of safety footwear and prescription safety glasses once eligible. The overall atmosphere is structured yet supportive, with a small team dynamic that promotes collaboration and efficiency.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elkton, KY.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Elkton,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.