1st Assembly - KTG

Aerotek; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Assembly Worker in Muskegon, MI to assemble door handles and related components in a clean, high-volume production setting. You will rotate through stations every two hours, maintain quality, and meet hourly production targets while standing long shifts.

The role offers tiered shift options with pay between $16.50 and $17.25 per hour. This contract-to-hire position emphasizes reliability, safety, and teamwork in a Tier 1 automotive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble interior and exterior door handles and liftgate handles.
• Place small hardware pieces and plastic parts into fixtures in the correct order.
• Rotate between stations approximately every two hours.
• Meet production quotas with accuracy and quality.
• Inspect parts for defects and ensure only quality parts move forward.
• Pack parts into containers and label for traceability.
• Maintain clean and organized work area and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

General labor

Assembly tasks

Labeling & packing

Stand for long shifts

Detail oriented

Rotate between stations

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Assembly Worker

Shift and Pay

1st- $16.50/hr

2nd- $17.25/hr

3rd $17.25/hr

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling interior and exterior door handles and liftgate handles using light plastic components in a clean, high-volume production environment. You will work in rotating assembly cells, placing small parts into fixtures, supporting automated equipment, and performing packing, inspection, and labeling to meet hourly production targets. The position requires standing for most of the shift and offers opportunities to learn multiple stations across assembly, molding, and paint-related processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble interior and exterior door handles and liftgate handles using plastic and small hardware components.

• Place several small hardware pieces and plastic parts into fixtures in the correct order to prepare for machine-assisted assembly.

• Operate within assembly cells made up of multiple areas, rotating approximately every two hours between different stations.

• Start on simpler assembly stations and progressively learn and work through more complex stations as proficiency increases.

• Meet established production quotas by assembling a required number of parts per hour while maintaining quality standards.

• Perform repetitive assembly tasks with consistent accuracy and attention to detail.

• Conduct visual inspections of parts to identify defects, damage, or inconsistencies and ensure only quality parts move forward.

• Pack assembled parts into appropriate containers, totes, or packaging according to specifications.

• Label products, containers, and packaging accurately to ensure proper identification and traceability.

• Work in molding areas by packing raw plastic parts into totes and sorting parts as required.

• Inspect molded parts and trim excess plastic from freshly molded components to meet quality and safety standards.

• Support paint-related processes by packing and hanging parts prior to paint application in another section of the plant.

• Inspect painted parts after they are dry, looking carefully for defects and ensuring a clean, high-quality finish.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following plant guidelines and safety procedures.

• Remain on your feet for 8-10 hour shifts and adapt to varying shift lengths, including overtime when scheduled.

• Follow all work instructions, quality standards, and safety protocols provided by supervisors and team leads.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform general labor and assembly work in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Experience with assembly tasks such as placing parts into fixtures and supporting machine-assisted assembly processes.

• Ability to perform labeling, packing, and inspection tasks with accuracy and consistency.

• Capacity to stand for up to 10 hours straight during an 8-10 hour shift.

• Comfort working at a steady, repetitive pace while meeting required parts-per-hour production targets.

• High attention to detail for identifying defects in molded and painted parts.

• Ability to rotate between different stations approximately every two hours and adapt to various tasks.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in automotive, plastics, or high-volume manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with basic quality inspection processes in an assembly, molding, or paint-related setting.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-based cell environment and follow rotation schedules.

• Willingness to learn multiple stations across assembly, molding, and paint support functions.

• Strong reliability and commitment to consistent attendance and punctuality.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a clean, centrally located facility with convenient public transportation access and a casual dress code, making the workday more comfortable and accessible. The organization emphasizes a strong, people-focused culture and maintains long employee tenure, reflecting a stable environment where individuals can build long-term careers. Contractors are welcomed as career-oriented contributors, with opportunities to grow skills across multiple production areas and benefit from a supportive, culture-driven workplace.

Work Environment

This position is based in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility that produces plastic door handles for vehicles. The work environment is clean, organized, and focused on quality, with light plastic parts that remain easy to handle even in higher quantities. You will work in assembly cells composed of multiple stations and rotate approximately every two hours, occasionally remaining at one station for an entire shift. Shifts typically run 8-10 hours, and you will be on your feet for most of that time. Standard shift options include a first shift from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (with overtime potentially starting as early as 4:30 a.m.), a second shift from approximately 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (with overtime to about 1:30 a.m.), and a third shift from approximately 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The facility is centrally located in Muskegon with bus lines running nearby, making transportation accessible. Work in the paint-related area involves handling only dry parts; you do not work with wet paint or perform actual painting, and the area remains very clean. The dress code is casual, with the expectation that clothing is appropriate, not loose, and not offensive, supporting both safety and comfort on the production floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Muskegon, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $17.25/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Muskegon,MI.