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This role focuses on supporting cable manufacturing operations through careful visual inspection, material handling, packing, and general production activities. You will help ensure product quality as cables come off the production line, move materials throughout the facility, and assist in various areas of the plant to keep operations running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

• Perform visual inspection of cables as they come off the production line to identify defects or damage.
• Tag broken or nonfunctional wire clearly and accurately so it can be removed from production or reworked.
• Use a pallet jack to move raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Palletize materials, including stacking, wrapping, and preparing products for storage or shipment.
• Pack products according to established procedures to protect materials and ensure accurate counts.
• Assist in other areas of the manufacturing plant as needed, including inventory, shipping, and general production tasks.
• Perform general cleaning of work areas to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient production environment.
• Support machine operators by handling materials, monitoring product flow, and responding to production needs.
• Follow all safety procedures when working around large, older machinery and heavy materials.
• Work rotating or fixed night shifts as assigned, including overtime and some Saturdays, while maintaining reliability and punctuality.
• Lift and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or more as part of daily production and material handling activities.

• Previous manufacturing experience in a production or industrial environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more repeatedly and safely throughout the shift.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, including some Saturdays and extended hours (up to approximately 65 hours per week for certain night shift roles).
• Experience using a pallet jack to move materials in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with large, older machinery.
• Basic computer savvy to follow instructions, record information, or interact with simple production systems as needed.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and wear required protective footwear.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work rotating shifts or straight night shift as assigned.

• Machine operating experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus.
• Experience with packing, production, or general labor roles is beneficial.
• Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language (bilingual) is an advantage.
• Comfort working in hot conditions during summer and cold conditions during winter.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and move into more advanced roles over time.

You will join a growing organization that is actively expanding its facility and investing in its operations, creating opportunities to learn, take on new responsibilities, and advance your career. The environment offers substantial overtime potential and a shift differential for second shift work, supporting strong earning opportunities. You will work with a newer supervisory team that is building a fast-paced, team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement and long-term growth.

The facility manufactures large cables for power companies using a unique production process and very large, older machinery. It is a fast-paced industrial environment with distinct inventory, shipping, and manufacturing departments. Conditions vary by season, with the plant being hot in the summer and cold in the winter, and the work involves handling heavy materials and operating around sizable equipment. Shifts include rotating schedules that move between day and night every three months for some roles, starting on night shift, as well as straight night shift positions running from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays and significant overtime. Steel-toe footwear is required, and team members must wear long pants and work-appropriate attire suitable for an active manufacturing setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Valparaiso, IN.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Valparaiso,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.

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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.

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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.