Temporary Production Worker Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

This role supports a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility by operating production machinery, performing general labor tasks, and assisting across multiple departments that produce oil seals, gaskets, and PTFE components. You will work with a variety of machines and tools in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled environment, contributing directly to the quality and output of critical automotive parts.

Responsibilities

• Operate various production machinery, including press machines and stamping equipment, in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Perform general labor tasks such as sorting, kitting, assembly, and inspection to support overall production flow.
• Work across different departments, including gaskets, oil seals, and PTFE, as production needs require.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools such as tape measures to complete assigned tasks accurately.
• Assist with machine setup and basic machine operation activities as directed by supervisors or leads.
• Handle parts and materials safely while maintaining a clean and organized work area in a dusty, dirty environment.
• Monitor machinery and production processes and promptly report any issues, malfunctions, or safety concerns.
• Follow all safety rules, including proper use of required personal protective equipment and adherence to plant procedures.
• Comply with attendance and call-out procedures, including using the designated phone number provided during orientation when reporting absences.
• Work scheduled shifts and overtime as needed, particularly in departments where overtime is common, such as oil seals.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production or general labor within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate press machines, stamping machines, and other production machinery.
• Familiarity with hand tools and power tools used in a manufacturing setting.
• Capability to read and use basic measuring tools such as tape measures to ensure accuracy.
• Comfort working in hot, dusty, and dirty conditions, including near ovens and compression equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Willingness to work any assigned shift, including 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 10-hour shifts, and to work overtime when required.
• Reliability in following established call-out procedures and plant policies.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift materials, and move around a busy production floor safely.
• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled facility with exposure to heat from ovens and machinery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in metal stamping or similar processes, particularly in environments with stamping and press machines.
• Experience in operating or assisting with mold machines, compression machines, or ovens in a production setting.
• Familiarity with assembly and inspection processes in an automotive or industrial environment.
• Experience with forklift operation or other material handling equipment.
• Ability to read basic blueprints or production instructions.
• Previous experience in departments with coating and assembly processes is a plus.
• Strong work ethic, adaptability, and willingness to perform a mix of machine operation and general labor tasks.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, AL.

The pay range for this position is $20.66 - $21.66/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 Athens,AL.

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.

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.