General Production -

Aerotek; United States; On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a General Production worker in South Windsor, CT. The role involves masking aircraft engine parts and performing peening and smoothing to ensure quality. You will handle production tasks including operating carousel machines and CNC machines. The position includes working on the 2nd shift, from 3:30 pm to 12:00 am, with initial training during the day shift.

The pay range is $20.00 to $23.00 per hour, offering a stable environment with various benefits including medical, dental, and a retirement plan. This is a fully onsite contract to hire position.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months to a year of machine operating experience.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Ability to take initiative and a desire to learn.
• Proficiency in reading and writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Mask aircraft engine parts for further processing.
• Perform peening and smoothing of aircraft engine parts.
• Operate carousel machines and perform part blasting as required.
• Handle general production tasks including CNC machine operation.

Skills

Machine operating experience

Strong mechanical skills

Initiative and desire to learn

Proficiency in English

Job description

General Production

This role involves part masking of aircraft engine parts and peening and smoothing these parts to ensure quality and precision.

Responsibilities

• Mask aircraft engine parts for further processing.
• Perform peening and smoothing of aircraft engine parts.
• Operate carousel machines and perform part blasting as required.
• Handle general production tasks including CNC machine operation.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months to a year of machine operating experience.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Ability to take initiative and a desire to learn.
• Proficiency in reading and writing in English.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with blasting, air processors, or water jets is advantageous but not required.
• Candidates must be reliable, trustworthy, and responsible due to minimal supervision on 2nd shift.

Why Work Here?

Join a team experiencing an influx of work, providing a stable and dynamic environment for growth and development.

Work Environment

The position operates in a clean shop environment with newly acquired machines. The role is on the 2nd shift, from 3:30pm to 12:00am, Monday through Friday. Initial training will occur on the 1st shift from 8:00am to 4:30pm for up to three months.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Windsor, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 South Windsor, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

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.