General Production Worker/Machine Operator

Job Description

A Production Worker is responsible for meeting quality standards and deadlines for products. They check for defects, assemble products, monitor manufacturing equipment, and closely follow safety procedures to prevent accidents in environments where materials may be hazardous. This position is for the 1st Shift, from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with overtime (OT) hours from 4:00 am to 2:30 pm. Candidates must be open to working OT on Saturdays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment

• Maintain the warehouse’s machines

• Store products and materials

• Meet the deadlines of individual production tasks during the shift

• Report on defective products or machinery

• Check stock levels and report deficiencies in products or raw materials

• Keep the worksite clean to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile products

• Review and follow manufacturing manuals to build machinery

• Ensure shipping procedures are timely

• Transfer equipment manually or with forklift trucks

• Band metal roofing sheets by pumping the banding bar, kneeling, and bending over

• Wrap different size metal roofing parts in cardboard boxes and band them for shipping

• Use a computer to print shipping labels and log products for inventory

• Help machine operators load and unload machines

• Assist in the shipping and receiving department and pack out departments

Essential Skills

• Strong tape measure reading

• Slitter machine operation

• Machine operating experience

• Assembly experience

• Manufacturing experience

• Good work history

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No blueprint reading required

• No caliper required

• No micrometer required

Why Work Here?

Candidates hired on will receive comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits. Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Limited FSA, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options are also available.

Work Environment

This position is in a standard manufacturing shop that is fairly clean but can get dirty due to the nature of the metal shop. The environment is not climate controlled, so it can be warmer in the summer months and cooler in the winter months.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 Lancaster,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 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.