1st Shift - General Production 2

Aerotek; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer hours

401(k) match

Free coffee and tea

Direct-role raise $0.50

Job summary

Aerotek in Whitewater, WI is seeking a 1st shift General Production worker with a focus on precision soldering and meticulous handling of steel bars and gauges. The role involves working through a microscope and performing repetitive tasks with occasional rotation of duties.

The position operates Monday to Friday, 5:30 am to 2 pm in a climate-controlled facility, with voluntary overtime and summer hours. This contract-to-hire role offers benefits and a potential shift to a direct role with a

Qualifications

• 6 months - 1 year of general production experience.
• Experience in production, general labor, and assembly.
• Soldering and electronic assembly experience.
• Experience with packaging and machine operation.

Responsibilities

• Handle steel bars and place small gauges on the outside.
• Use tweezers to pull gauges off a glass panel and place them on steel bars.
• Perform tasks that are tedious and repetitive with occasional rotation of duties.
• Work through a microscope and use a tweezer with good finger dexterity.

Skills

General production

Packaging & machine ops

Soldering

Electronics assembly

General labor

Tools

None

Job description

Job Title: 1st Shift - General Production

Job Description

Join our team as a General Production worker where precision soldering is a key focus. You will meticulously handle steel bars, placing small gauges on the outside using tweezers. This role requires the ability to work through a microscope and involves repetitive tasks with opportunities to rotate duties for variety.

Responsibilities

• Handle steel bars and place small gauges on the outside.
• Use tweezers to pull gauges off a glass panel and place them on steel bars.
• Perform tasks that are tedious and repetitive with occasional rotation of duties.
• Work through a microscope and use a tweezer with good finger dexterity.

Essential Skills

• 6 months - 1 year of general production experience.
• Experience in production, general labor, and assembly.
• Skill in soldering and electronic assembly.
• Experience with packaging and machine operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Soldering experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a laid-back work environment with the freedom to wear earbuds and listen to music while working. Benefit from thorough training and cross-training, allowing you to learn multiple departments. Experience a smaller shop atmosphere with new product lines and a supportive 'Buddy System'. Enjoy summer hours with shorter Friday shifts, free coffee and tea, and a 401k match. Receive a $0.50 raise when transitioning to a direct role.

Work Environment

Work the 1st shift from Monday to Friday, 5:30 am - 2 pm, in a climate-controlled facility. Voluntary overtime is available, with current mandatory overtime of 5 hours a week until staffing levels increase. Summer hours provide a shorter Friday shift from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Whitewater, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Whitewater, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Whitewater,WI.

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.