General Production Worker

Aerotek; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Holiday events

Hands-on management

Growth potential

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a General Production Worker / Floor Technician in Buffalo, NY for a 1st shift contract role. You will work onsite in an industrial setting, handling ceramic materials, performing polishing and finishing tasks, and measuring parts to ensure quality.

The position emphasizes safety, organization, and hands-on production duties. The role requires ability to read a tape measure, basic math skills, and comfort with a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing, production, warehouse, or general labor experience.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable with a willingness to learn.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Calipers or micrometers experience.
• Forklift experience.
• Quality inspection experience.
• Machine operation experience.
• Grinding, polishing, or deburring experience.
• Industrial manufacturing environments experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with ceramic materials in a manufacturing environment.
• Polish, grind, deburr, and finish parts.
• Measure parts using tape measures, calipers, and micrometers.
• Inspect products for quality and accuracy.
• Move materials throughout the facility.
• Operate production equipment and hand tools.
• Follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Keep your work area clean and organized.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and stand for most of the shift.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Math & measurement

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Fast-paced environment

Manufacturing experience

Reading calipers/micrometers

Forklift experience

Quality inspection

Machine operation

Grinding/polishing/deburring

Industrial manufacturing

Tools

Calipers or micrometers

Forklift experience

Machine operation

Grinding and deburring

Quality inspection

Job description

General Production Worker / Floor Technician

? Buffalo, NY | ? 1st Shift

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation

• Holiday & Employee Appreciation Events

• Supportive, Hands-On Management

• Stable company with room to learn and grow

What You'll Be Doing

• Work with ceramic materials in a manufacturing environment

• Polish, grind, deburr, and finish parts

• Measure parts using tape measures, calipers, and micrometers

• Inspect products for quality and accuracy

• Move materials throughout the facility

• Operate production equipment and hand tools

• Follow work instructions and safety procedures

• Keep your work area clean and organized

• Lift up to 50 lbs and stand for most of the shift

What We're Looking For

Manufacturing, production, warehouse, or general labor experience

Ability to read a tape measure

Basic math and measurement skills

Experience using hand tools

Strong attention to detail

Reliable with a willingness to learn

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

• Calipers or micrometers

• Forklift experience

• Quality inspection

• Machine operation

• Grinding, polishing, or deburring

• Industrial manufacturing environments

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing facility

• 1st shift schedule

• Non-climate-controlled shop

• Work around machinery, furnaces, and production equipment

• PPE required

Ideal Candidate

Someone with manufacturing, warehouse, machine operating, or general labor experience who enjoys hands-on work, can take accurate measurements, and is looking for a long‑term opportunity with growth potential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Buffalo, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 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.