General Production Worker @ Aerotek

Job Title: General Production WorkerShift: 1st! M-F 7:00 am - 3:30 pmPayrate: $18 an hour to start paid weekly! Job DescriptionThe General Production Worker supports manufacturing operations by performing product inspections, quality control checks, and basic testing to ensure products meet required specifications. This role involves operating and using various measuring and inspection tools, verifying product information and counts, completing all necessary documentation, and maintaining organized records. The position works closely with plating and wiring staff and offers the opportunity to cross-train in other departments to broaden skills and support overall production needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform product inspections in accordance with required specifications and quality standards.
• Use inspection and measuring equipment such as gage pins, microscopes, micrometers, calipers, XRF analysis tools, and other instruments as needed.
• Verify product information, quantities, and counts to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Complete and maintain all applicable documentation, inspection records, and quality control forms accurately and legibly.
• Follow established procedures and processes for product inspection, quality control, and basic product testing.
• Maintain inspection tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and functional condition.
• Read and follow blueprints and work instructions to understand product requirements and inspection criteria.
• Work with small part items carefully and patiently, ensuring thorough and precise inspection.
• Perform repetitive tasks consistently while maintaining a high level of focus and attention to detail.
• Collaborate closely with plating and wiring staff to address quality concerns and support smooth production flow.
• Communicate any product nonconformities or quality issues to the appropriate team members promptly.
• Participate in cross-training opportunities in other departments, as needed, to support overall production operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience working within a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to perform inspections according to required specifications.
• Proficiency in using inspection and measuring equipment such as gage pins, microscopes, micrometers, and multiple types of measuring tools, including calipers.
• Basic math skills, including addition and subtraction with decimals and converting decimals to fractions.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high quality standards.
• Ability to work with small part items carefully and patiently.
• Comfort with completing repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy and focus.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with quality assurance, quality control, and quality inspection processes in a production environment.
• Experience using XRF analysis equipment or similar analytical tools is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining files, records, and documentation.
• Ability to follow established procedures and processes consistently.
• Effective communication skills to work closely with production, plating, and wiring teams.
• Willingness to cross-train into other departments to broaden skills and support operational flexibility.

Why Work Here? You will join a highly supportive, family-oriented team led by experienced and long-tenured leadership that genuinely values and cares for its employees. The organization emphasizes understanding and flexibility around time off and offers help and support when challenges arise, rather than quickly ending assignments. Team members consistently report a positive culture with strong mutual respect, stability, and a collaborative environment where people feel heard and appreciated. Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a manufacturing facility with a strong focus on quality and precision work with small parts.

The typical schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to approximately 2:303:00 p.m., providing a consistent daytime shift and long weekends. You will work with inspection and measuring equipment such as gage pins, microscopes, micrometers, calipers, and XRF analysis tools at designated workstations. The environment is production-oriented, requiring sustained attention to detail, repetitive tasks, and adherence to safety and quality procedures.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seaford, DE.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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 16, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Seaford,DE.

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.