Manufacturing Assistant

Aerotek; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring General Production Workers for Mason City, IA. The positions offer a 1st shift art setup role and a 2nd shift roll label operator role in a climate-controlled production environment.

Work mostly seated at specialized machinery with light setup and maintenance, in a quiet facility. The workplace emphasizes accuracy, quality checks, and safety, with tasks including machine setup, inspection, and collaboration with teammates to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing labor.
• Ability to operate seated machines and monitor equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to perform basic setup and light maintenance.
• Reliability in following safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate seated production machinery and monitor for smooth operation.
• Set up machines per job specs and prepare materials.
• Perform basic maintenance to keep equipment safe.
• Inspect labels for quality and address issues promptly.
• Use hand and power tools for setup and maintenance.
• Follow detailed procedures with accuracy.
• Complete measurement testing to verify quality.
• Keep work area clean and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Communicate machine or quality concerns to the team.

Skills

General labor

Machine operation

Hand tools

Power tools

Attention to detail

Machine setup

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Machinery

Job description

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

This position offers two distinct opportunities within a precision-focused production environment: a 2nd shift roll label (converting) operator role and a 1st shift art setup role. Both positions involve working at specialized machinery, monitoring production for accuracy and quality, and performing light machine setup and maintenance. The work is highly detail-oriented and suited to individuals who enjoy focused, methodical tasks in a quiet, climate-controlled setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery while seated, closely monitoring equipment to ensure smooth, continuous operation.

• Set up machines according to job specifications, including configuring settings and preparing materials for production runs.

• Perform basic, minimal maintenance on machines as needed to maintain safe and efficient operation.

• Inspect products and labels for accuracy, quality, and consistency, identifying and addressing any issues promptly.

• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively during machine setup and light maintenance activities.

• Follow detailed work instructions and production procedures with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Complete required measurement testing to confirm precision and quality standards are met.

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and adhere to all safety guidelines and production protocols.

• Collaborate with team members and communicate any machine or quality concerns to appropriate personnel.

Essential Skills

• Experience with general labor tasks in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience operating machines or equipment in a production setting.

• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools safely and accurately.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on repetitive, precision-based tasks.

• Ability to perform basic machine setup and minimal maintenance tasks.

• Comfort with inspection work and verifying measurements and quality standards.

• Capability to complete and pass a measurement test as part of the hiring process.

• Reliability in following established procedures and safety guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in roles that require high attention to detail, such as administrative, educational, or library-related work, can be beneficial.

• Comfort working independently while monitoring machinery and production quality.

• Ability to learn new machine processes and adapt to a specialized production environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a production environment designed for focus and comfort, with climate control and a quiet atmosphere that supports concentration and accuracy. The roles offer clear responsibilities, the ability to work with specialized equipment, and opportunities to develop technical skills in machine operation and light maintenance. The workplace values detail-oriented individuals and provides a structured setting where you can perform your best without constant interruptions.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a climate-controlled, quiet production facility where employees work primarily seated at machines. You may use headphones during your shift, supporting a focused and comfortable working style. The environment centers around operating and monitoring specialized label-converting and art setup machinery, using hand and power tools for setup and minimal maintenance. Shifts include a 1st shift from 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and a 2nd shift from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., providing options for different scheduling preferences. The facility emphasizes safety, organization, and a calm, structured atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mason City, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 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 Mason City,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.