**Job Title: Production Associate** **Job Description** We are seeking detail-oriented, Production Associates to join our team across various shifts. If you excel in a fast-paced, technical environment and take pride in ensuring every part is properly prepared for downstream finishing operations, this is the ideal role for you. Your shift will involve wiring and fixturing delicate parts onto racks, supporting cleaning, plating, and surface coating processes, while helping maintain a safe, efficient workspace. **Responsibilities** + Fixture parts onto designated racks per general instructions, using copper wire or pre-existing rack fixtures. + Read and apply special instructions when required, ensuring correct part orientation and fixturing. + Perform frequent counting of products to maintain accuracy and meet daily rack quotas. + Inspect incoming parts and report any defects or questionable conditions immediately to the Department Lead. + Keep work area and equipment clean, organized, and compliant with all safety regulations. + Execute prescribed preventive maintenance on racking equipment, such as checking wire cutters, lubricating pins, and inspecting rack fixtures. + Complete tasks as directed by the manufacturing schedule with minimal supervision, consistently meeting production targets. + Collaborate with peers and leadership to support overall production demands and address issues promptly. **Essential Skills** + High school diploma or GED required. + At least 1 year of related racking, assembly, or finishing experience preferred. + Ability to read work orders and written instructions; legible penmanship for labeling and counts. + Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and counting by twos or tens. + Mechanical inclination with the ability to troubleshoot simple fixture or wire-break issues. + Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in securing each part before moving downstream. + Excellent time-management skills with the ability to multitask during peak production cycles. + Effective written and verbal communication skills for reporting defects, asking clarifying questions, and documenting maintenance. + Safety-focused mindset and commitment to maintaining a clean, hazard-free work environment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with general labor, racking, material handling, hand tools, assembly, finishing, and wiring. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy competitive pay with performance-based bonus opportunities and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), where you become an owner. Benefit from generous Paid Time Off, including 20 vacation days and 10 holidays annually, and affordable health coverage with low-cost medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance. Take advantage of Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) with company match, a Wellness Incentive Program, and a confidential Employee Assistance Program. We offer tuition assistance and career development pathways, along with quarterly and individual performance bonuses. **Work Environment** We engineer precision components for the medical, aerospace, and electronics industries. As an employee-owned company, everyone on our team has a voice and a stake in our collective success. We promote from within, invest in continuous learning, and foster a workplace where your attention to detail and commitment to quality can truly make an impact. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth, Massachusetts. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/hr. 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 Type** This is a fully onsite position in Plymouth,MA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2025. **About Aerotek:** 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 meets 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 solving for 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. 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.