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Pay: $22-26

Shift: 1st

Job Description

This role supports a busy metal fabrication shop as a Production Associate, performing a variety of hands-on tasks to process, finish, and prepare steel and sheet metal parts. You work with power and hand tools to grind, drill, sand, bend, separate, and stack components, helping to keep production moving safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform grinding, deburring, and sanding operations on metal parts to achieve required finishes and remove sharp edges.
• Drill holes and perform other basic machining operations on sheet metal and tubing according to simple instructions and work documents.
• Bend and form metal components using appropriate tools and equipment as directed.
• Separate, sort, and stack parts in an organized manner to support downstream production and shipping activities.
• Handle general labor tasks such as loading, unloading, and moving materials throughout the shop.
• Operate power tools and hand tools safely, including grinders and drills, following all safety guidelines.
• Assist with packing and preparing parts for inventory, shipment, or further processing.
• Support basic materials handling activities, which may include forklift use if qualified.
• Follow simple written instructions and documents to complete tasks accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and contribute to a safe, efficient production environment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents and simple written instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work with tools and metal components.
• Basic problem-solving skills to address routine production and quality issues.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced production setting.
• Experience working with sheet metal and tubing (preferred).
• Experience in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment (preferred).
• Comfort using power tools and hand tools, including grinders and drills.
• Ability to perform general labor and materials handling tasks.
• High school diploma.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carol Stream, IL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Carol Stream,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 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.