General Production Worker

Aerotek; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Aerotek in Knoxville, TN, is hiring a General Production Worker to perform basic labor tasks in a non-climate controlled shop, including cleaning metal, sweeping, wiping paint, and removing burs. The position is onsite with shifts starting early morning and running through Sunday, with potential conversion to permanent hire.

Candidates should have general labor experience, preferably in construction or steel, and be able to work efficiently in a dirty environment.

Qualifications

• General labor experience, preferably with at least one year in a construction or steel environment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a dirty environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic general labor duties around the shop.
• Clean metal surfaces by sweeping and wiping dried paint off steel.
• Remove burs from steel created by fabricators.

Skills

General labor

Work in dirty environment

Job description

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

As a General Production Worker, you will be responsible for performing basic general labor duties around the shop, primarily focusing on cleaning metal. This includes tasks such as sweeping, wiping dried paint off steel, and cleaning steel of burs left by fabricators.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic general labor duties around the shop.
• Clean metal surfaces by sweeping and wiping dried paint off steel.
• Remove burs from steel created by fabricators.

Essential Skills

• General labor experience, preferably with at least one year in a construction or steel environment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a dirty environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is non-climate controlled, which means it can be extremely hot in the summer and extremely cold in the winter. The shift hours are from 6am to 7:15pm, Friday through Sunday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/hr.

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 & 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 Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline

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

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.

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.