General Production Worker- $17- $18/ Hr

Aerotek; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a General Production Worker for an on-site role in Altoona, PA. You will operate and support machinery, monitor production runs, perform basic assembly, and conduct inspections to ensure product quality.

This contract-to-hire position emphasizes repetitive, detail-oriented work with downtime and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Safety-first approach and reliable attendance are required.

Qualifications

• Must have general labor/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to sit for long periods during shifts.
• Lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Perform quality checks and inspections with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor spools of wire on production machines to ensure smooth operation.
• Assist with feeding spools of wire through machines following procedures.
• Place wire onto spools and may sit for the majority of the shift.
• Perform routine visual checks and inspections for quality.

Skills

General labor

Monotony tolerance

Sitting for long shifts

Heavy lifting

Basic machine operation

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Reliability

Job description

Job Title: General Production Worker

The General Production Worker operates and supports machinery that processes wire spools, monitors production runs, and performs basic assembly and inspection tasks to ensure product quality. This role involves repetitive, detail-oriented work with periods of downtime and may require sitting for most of the shift as well as occasional lifting of heavier materials.

Job Description

The General Production Worker operates and supports machinery that processes wire spools, monitors production runs, and performs basic assembly and inspection tasks to ensure product quality. This role involves repetitive, detail-oriented work with periods of downtime and may require sitting for most of the shift as well as occasional lifting of heavier materials.

Responsibilities

• Monitor spools of wire as they run through production machines to ensure smooth operation.
• Assist with feeding spools of wire through machines according to established procedures.
• Place wire onto spools, which may require sitting for the majority of the shift.
• Perform routine visual checks and inspections of parts to verify quality standards.
• Handle billets or bars and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary.
• Support general labor and production tasks as directed to maintain workflow.
• Follow safety guidelines and use required personal protective equipment at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area within the manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform general labor and production tasks in a manufacturing setting.
• Comfort with monotonous, repetitive work and periods of downtime.
• Capability to sit for an entire shift when required.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds safely.
• Basic machine operation support, including feeding and monitoring wire spools.
• Attention to detail for performing quality checks and inspections on parts.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment.
• Reliability and consistency in attendance and task completion.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Altoona, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Altoona,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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.