Weekend Labor Jobs in Salem, OR (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Production Labor

Job Description

This role involves using molds and presses to produce both initial and regular production parts efficiently and with minimal supervision. The position requires working on manufacturing assignments according to written procedures, where recognizing deviations from standard practices is essential. The ability to work well within a team environment is crucial.

Weekend Shift :Friday/Saturday/Sunday 5:00am-5:30pm

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor calendering equipment to produce materials to exact specifications.
• Ensure material quality, consistency, and safety, while maintaining proper documentation.
• Monitor material flow for uniformity and defect-free production.
• Inspect materials using precision instruments like calipers and micrometers.
• Perform routine machine maintenance, cleaning, and roll changes.
• Read and interpret production orders, blueprints, and material specifications.
• Document production data, including thickness readings, lot numbers, and quality checks.
• Collaborate with quality inspectors and production supervisors to resolve material issues.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and PPE requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Operate press machine to create parts using molds.
• Clean and prime parts with appropriate chemicals.
• Measure stock for correct thickness and length.
• Weigh stock and salvage scrap.
• Monitor production for defects for early detection.
• Use equipment and tools like calipers and scales regularly.
• Ensure material handling and recordkeeping comply with company and ISO standards.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of work area throughout the shift.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Proficiency in reading a tape measure.
• Use of hand tools to fabricate parts.
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Dexterity in using production hand tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with weekend med press molding and long seals.
• Skilled in using calipers, depth gauges, micrometers, and other measuring equipment.
• Combination of relevant education and experience is considered valuable.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a collaborative team environment that promotes growth and learning. Benefit from a workplace that values safety, innovation, and excellence in production. Experience opportunities for career advancement and skill development.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing environment, requiring the ability to work under variable conditions such as temperature instability, and exposure to atmospheric conditions like fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or vapors. Safety procedures including the use of PPE are strictly adhered to, ensuring a secure workplace.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mcminnville, OR.

The pay range for this position is $18.30 - $22.00/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 Mcminnville,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 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.