General Production Worker @ Aerotek

Job Title: General Production WorkerJob DescriptionAs a General Production Worker, you perform a variety of mechanical operations to support the fabrication of piping products. You measure, bend, cut, and assemble final piping components, while also handling materials and picking parts to keep production flowing smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Measure piping and metal components accurately using tape measures and other basic measuring tools.
• Perform mechanical operations such as bending, cutting, grinding, and deburring metal parts to meet production specifications.
• Assemble final piping products and fabricated metal components according to work instructions and blueprints when provided.
• Operate basic manufacturing and production equipment, including saws and other machinery, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Use hand and power tools such as drills, saws, and hammers to complete fabrication and assembly tasks.
• Handle materials and perform part picking to ensure the correct components are available at each workstation.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in a non-machine shop environment adjacent to a cleanroom.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines while working with grinding and polishing equipment.
• Inspect parts visually and dimensionally to confirm quality standards are met before moving items to the next stage.
• Collaborate with team members and support general production activities as needed to meet daily output goals.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with fabricated metal components.
• Hands-on experience with hand and power tools, including drills, saws, and hammers.
• Background in production or manufacturing environments.
• Basic machine operation skills, particularly with saws and grinding/polishing equipment.
• Ability to perform grinding and deburring tasks on metal parts.
• Capability to handle general labor tasks in a manufacturing setting.
• Attention to detail when measuring, cutting, and assembling piping products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience interpreting simple blueprints or work instructions.
• Comfort working with both hand tools and powered equipment in a production environment.
• Ability to perform material handling and part picking efficiently.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in meeting production schedules.
• Willingness to learn new mechanical and production processes and grow within the role.

Why Work Here? This role offers a long-term opportunity with strong growth potential in a clean, well-organized production environment. You join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, providing opportunities to develop your mechanical skills and advance your career in manufacturing.

Work EnvironmentYou work in a very clean production area located directly next to a cleanroom. The environment is a non-machine shop setting with tile floors and a smaller room layout that houses grinding and polishing equipment for fabricated metal components. You regularly use hand and power tools and operate basic machinery, while maintaining a neat and orderly workspace in a controlled, professional manufacturing facility.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.20/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 25, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

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.