Machine Helper Jobs in Albuquerque, NM (NOW HIRING)

General Production Worker – 1st Shift

Job Description

This role involves operating production machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, performing visual inspections, and supporting repetitive production changeovers. You will work hands-on with various equipment, follow cleanroom and safety procedures, and help ensure products meet quality and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines safely and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Perform visual inspection of products to ensure quality and identify defects or irregularities.
• Support repetitive changeovers by setting up, adjusting, and preparing machines for different production runs.
• Handle general production tasks such as loading materials, packaging, assembly, and packing finished products.
• Work within cleanroom and controlled production areas, following all gowning and suit-up requirements.
• Use basic computer skills to enter data, follow work instructions, and complete production-related documentation.
• Apply basic math skills to measure, count, and verify production quantities and materials.
• Lift and move materials and products weighing up to 30–50 lbs as needed throughout the shift.
• Stand for an 8-hour shift while performing hands-on production and machine operation tasks.
• Operate or assist with forklifts and other material handling equipment when required, following safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including cleaning machines and equipment as needed.
• Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures related to medical device or similar production environments.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on production or general labor experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience with machine operation, including starting, stopping, and monitoring production equipment.
• Ability to perform visual inspection of products with strong attention to detail.
• Basic math skills to support counting, measuring, and verifying production data.
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to lift and move 30–50 lbs safely during the course of the shift.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, repetitive production environment.
• Basic computer skills to navigate systems, enter data, and follow electronic instructions.
• Ability to follow cleanroom and suit-up procedures in production areas.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with packaging, assembly, and general production work.
• Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with inspection processes and quality-focused production practices.
• Comfort working with general labor tasks such as loading, packing, and machine cleaning.
• Willingness to wear steel-toe or composite-toe shoes during interviews and on shift.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and ability to work consistently Monday through Friday on 1st shift.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere with opportunities for growth and promotion. Team members receive health and dental insurance, paid time off, and access to a wellness program. There is a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education, and bonus potential once you transition to a direct role, creating a stable and rewarding long-term career path.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing facility operating on a Monday–Friday 1st shift schedule. The work is fast paced and hands on, with an expectation to stand for an 8-hour shift and handle repetitive tasks. You will work in production areas that require you to suit up, including cleanroom environments where strict cleanliness and safety standards apply. The role involves working around machinery, performing general labor and assembly tasks, and using equipment such as forklifts when needed. Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes are required both during the interview and while on shift to meet safety standards.

This is a Contract position based out of Belen, NM.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Belen,NM.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.