Production Associate @ Aerotek

Job Title: Production AssociateJob DescriptionAs a Production Associate, you support the manufacturing of small metal parts used in Toyota vehicles by operating production lines, handling materials, and performing quality checks. You work with large stamping presses, welding stations, and various production equipment while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity. This role is ideal for someone who takes initiative, pays close attention to detail, and is comfortable with physical, fast-paced work.Responsibilities

• Operate production lines and equipment in a stamping and welding environment to manufacture small metal parts for automotive applications. • Push carts of product and move materials throughout the facility to keep production flowing smoothly. • Perform lifting and general labor tasks, including repeatedly lifting items of 30+ lbs and occasionally lifting materials overhead. • Maintain a high level of attention to detail to ensure all parts and products meet quality standards. • Demonstrate a strong level of initiative by proactively supporting production needs and taking on additional tasks as requested. • Maintain excellent attendance and arrive on time for all scheduled shifts. • Support crane operations by assisting with moving and organizing large metal coils, working either independently or with another team member. • Conduct quality checks on fuel lids to ensure they meet established standards and perform general production tasks associated with this process. • Act as a link between production and shipping by double-checking products, building pallets according to customer orders, and coordinating workflow as needed. • Work with a team to monitor productivity and quality, providing support and guidance as required. • Set up stamping and welding machines, adjust machine settings, and perform basic troubleshooting when issues arise. • Carry out quality process audits on small metal parts, primarily through visual inspection, and perform minor dimensional checks when necessary to determine if further dimensional auditing is required. • Read diagrams and follow instructions to verify that team members are following correct processes and job duties. • Report audit findings to the quality team using an iPad, documenting press, weld, conveyance, and quality process results. • Walk the production floor regularly to observe operations, identify issues, and provide timely feedback to team members when necessary. • Use lathe and grinding machines to sharpen welding tips for the welding department, ensuring tools are properly prepared for production. • Perform general manufacturing, warehouse, and material handling tasks such as assembly, order selecting, inventory work, picking, packing, loading, and operating pallet jacks. • Interpret and understand all work instructions and complete all necessary paperwork accurately and on time. • Remain open to other job duties, including machine operation and cross-training in different areas of the facility as requested. • Collaborate with team members while working at your own station, contributing to a cooperative and supportive production environment. Essential Skills

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, ideally in a production facility or warehouse. • Ability to stand on your feet for 810 hours per shift and up to 10+ hours per day when required. • Ability to lift 30+ lbs repeatedly and lift materials overhead when needed. • Strong attention to detail for visual inspections and quality checks on metal parts and fuel lids. • High level of initiative and a "no job is too small" mindset, willing to take on a variety of tasks. • Consistent, reliable attendance and the ability to show up on time every day. • Comfort working with manufacturing and material handling activities such as production, assembly, shipping, receiving, inventory, picking, packing, loading, and general labor. • Ability to interpret and understand written work instructions and complete related paperwork accurately. • Willingness to be open to other job duties, including machine operating, as production needs change. • Ability to work effectively with a team while managing responsibilities at an individual work station. Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, or production environments. • Interest in leadership roles and good tenure that could support growth into a line lead, lead operator, or supervisor position. • Mechanical aptitude, including comfort with machine setup, adjusting machine settings, and basic troubleshooting. • Experience or willingness to learn crane operation and assisting with moving large metal coils. • Ability to perform quality process auditing, including reading diagrams, following detailed instructions, and providing constructive feedback. • Comfort using an iPad or similar device to record audit findings and communicate with the quality team. • Experience using lathe and grinding machines or interest in learning to sharpen welding tips. • Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with production, shipping, and quality teams. Why Work Here?You join a workplace that values people, fosters a family-oriented culture, and celebrates milestones such as birthdays and special occasions. The organization offers clear room for growth, with opportunities to move into lead operator or supervisor roles based on performance and tenure. Team members benefit from a night shift differential, access to food trucks on both day and night shifts, and leadership that genuinely cares about employees and continuously works to improve the work environment. Shifts are stable with no rotating schedules, supporting work-life balance and consistency.Work EnvironmentYou work in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility that houses large stamping presses, welding stations, and production lines. Shifts typically run 810 hours, and you spend most of the day standing and performing physical tasks. The environment is fast-paced and production-focused, with regular movement of materials, use of pallet jacks, and interaction with various machinery including presses, welders, lathes, and grinding machines. You have your own work station but remain part of a supportive team, so you are never fully working alone. The setting emphasizes safety, collaboration, and consistent communication across production, shipping, and quality teams. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $15.50 - $17.96/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) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

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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