General Production Worker @ Aerotek

Job Title: General Production WorkerJob DescriptionThe General Production Worker plays a key role in moving products through the manufacturing process by performing packaging, assembly, loading, and machine operation tasks. This position supports various production lines in a high-volume environment, requires standing for the entire shift, and focuses on maintaining quality and production standards while working collaboratively on an assembly line.

Responsibilities

• Move products efficiently through the production process while maintaining established production and quality standards.
• Perform mechanical and general assembly tasks, including using hand tools and measuring tools to complete assigned operations.
• Conduct specific operations on the assembly line, such as installing slides for shelves, installing shelves into slides, and preparing products for packaging and shipping.
• Package finished products, place items into boxes, apply shipping slips, and stack and wrap skids for shipment to their destination.
• Operate manufacturing and production machinery as directed, following all safety and operational procedures.
• Assist with loading, packing, shipping, and receiving activities as needed to support overall production flow.
• Perform inspections of parts and finished products using tape measures and other measuring tools to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Work collaboratively with 515 team members on an assembly line, passing products to the next person in the process in a timely and organized manner.
• Handle general labor tasks within a large manufacturing facility, including lifting materials and products up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain a fast-paced work rhythm while standing on your feet for up to 10 hours per day.
• Follow blueprints and work instructions where required to complete mechanical assembly and production tasks.
• Support different production lines and adapt to changing priorities based on production needs.

Essential Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical inclination and comfort working with mechanical assembly tasks.
• Experience using hand tools and measuring tools, including tape measures, in a production or assembly setting.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team-based assembly line environment.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Manufacturing or production experience.
• Ability to stand on your feet for up to 10 hours per day.
• Attention to detail when performing inspection and measurement tasks.
• Basic understanding of blueprints or work instructions for assembly work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with machine operation in a manufacturing environment.
• Background in packing, shipping, and receiving operations.
• Comfort performing general labor tasks in a large facility.
• Familiarity with working on steel cabinets, containers, or similar metal products.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to communicate clearly with assembly line colleagues.
• Reliability and consistency in meeting production goals and following safety guidelines.

Why Work Here? You will join a stable, long-established manufacturing organization with over a century of industry presence, offering a large-scale operation and significant room for growth. The environment supports learning multiple aspects of production, provides opportunities to develop new skills, and encourages advancement for individuals who are reliable, safety-conscious, and eager to grow in their career.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a large manufacturing facility with more than 120 people working on site. You will work on an assembly line where each product may involve 515 people, with each person performing a specific operation before passing the product to the next station. The company manufactures steel cabinets and containers, and the work involves mechanical assembly, packaging, loading, and shipping tasks. The environment is fast-paced, requires standing for up to 10 hours per day, and involves regularly lifting up to 50 lbs. You will use hand tools, measuring tools such as tape measures, and operate production machinery as part of daily activities, all within a structured, team-oriented assembly line setting.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Durham, CT.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Durham,CT.

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.

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.