Production Associate

Company: Aerotek
Location: Dyer
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Production Associate Job Description As a Warehouse Associate, you will be responsible for finishing and final inspection of parts and preparing them for shipping according to work instructions. Your role will involve ensuring product accuracy and maintaining quality standards throughout the process. Responsibilities Utilize Plex system to determine product and procedure accuracy. Remove slag using an air gun and mallet. Steam clean pieces to ensure parts are free from dirt and chips. Dip parts into rust remover and oil them prior to packaging. Conduct final inspection of parts. Band work pieces and prepare them for shipping. Build pallets and package boxes for shipment. Ensure accuracy and quality of the product before shipment. Print and label boxes/containers. Read blueprints to ensure products are completed accurately. Essential Skills Strong attention to detail. Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Experience in inventory control and assembly. Skill in using hand tools and tape measures. Experience in visual quality inspection of parts. Final preparation and cleaning of products before shipment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Attention to detail/Shipping experience. Experience with larger products. Why Work Here? The company offers long-term stability and upward mobility, with a commitment to extensive employee training. Being recently acquired, the company is poised for growth and provides a promising future for its employees. Work Environment The facility currently has 120 employees and is expanding to include three total shifts. It is an older, split structure that can be loud, dirty, and hot when warm outside, and cold during winter months. Employees work in specific departments with a supervisor and set team, amidst larger areas of CNC machinery, weld booths, and racking systems. The company is actively working on upgrading the facility. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dyer, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $17.40 - $17.40/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 Dyer,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026. 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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