General Production Worker

Worcester, MA

Job Title: General Production Worker

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Auburn MA

Shift: 7am - 3pm (Monday - Friday)

Pay: $20/hr

Job Description

This role involves hands-on production and general labor work in an industrial environment, supporting powder coating and shot-blast operations, part preparation, packaging, and material handling. You will work on the production floor using various tools and equipment to move, prepare, and mark parts while following safety procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Follow all training and instructions related to required personal protective equipment (PPE) for each task.
  • Lift materials and place hooks for powder coating and shot-blast operations using electric chain falls.
  • Stand on a 47-inch-high platform to guide assemblies onto load bars for powder coating and shot-blast operations while using fall prevention equipment.
  • Use dual-action sanders to debur parts and remove debris from surfaces.
  • Mark parts accurately using handheld dot peen devices or inkjet printers.
  • Measure parts and record data using micrometers, calipers, and tape measures to ensure specifications are met.
  • Move parts around the facility using manual pallet jacks in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Package parts using manual banding equipment to prepare them for shipment or further processing.
  • Assist machine operators by placing materials and removing finished parts, without operating the machines yourself.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area by performing housekeeping duties such as sweeping and cleaning the workstation.

Essential Skills

  • Recent manufacturing or production experience in an industrial environment.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly during the shift.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
  • Strong reliability and willingness to take direction.
  • Previous experience working in an industrial or open manufacturing building.
  • Ability to work 1st shift and, if needed, adapt to other shift schedules.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Comfort working at heights on platforms while using fall prevention equipment.
  • Experience using hand tools and power tools such as dual-action sanders.
  • Familiarity with basic measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, and tape measures.
  • Experience with material handling equipment such as manual pallet jacks.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Forklift experience preferred

Why Work Here?

You join a production team where safety, reliability, and hands-on skill are valued every day. The environment offers consistent shift schedules, opportunities to learn a variety of production tasks, and the chance to build practical industrial skills that can support long-term career growth in manufacturing.

Work Environment

The role is based in an open industrial building with active production operations. Work is performed on the shop floor around powder coating and shot-blast equipment, platforms, and material handling areas. You will use tools such as electric chain falls, dual-action sanders, handheld marking devices, micrometers, calipers, tape measures, manual pallet jacks, and manual banding equipment while adhering to safety and PPE requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Worcester, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Worcester,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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.

Posted 2026-08-19

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