Production Associate

Aerotek; Albion Township (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Aerotek in Albion, MI is seeking a Production Associate / Quality Control for 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role requires assessing products with precise visual inspections and using measuring tools like micrometers and calipers in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

This contract-to-hire position pays $23.13/hour with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, HSA, transportation assistance, and PTO eligibility.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience in a production or machine operator role.
• Demonstrated reliability and attendance in a structured system.
• Experience in fast-paced production with sense of urgency.
• Ability to perform precise visual inspections for defects.
• Proficiency with micrometers and calipers for spot checks.
• Experience with production, assembly and machine operation.
• Comfort working in foundry environments with lifting requirements.
• Flexibility to work 2nd and 3rd shifts and shift changes.
• Familiarity with mold operations, machine operation, and forklifts.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attendance reliability

Visual inspections

Measurement tools

Machine operation

Foundry environment exposure

Shift flexibility

Mold operations familiarity

Forklift environment familiarity

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Job Title: Production Associate /Quality Control

$23+/hour depending on the role

Shift: 2nd and 3rd shift openings

• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience in a production or machine operator role.
• Proven ability to maintain strong job tenure and stable employment history.
• Demonstrated reliability and commitment to consistent attendance in a structured point-based attendance system.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to perform precise visual inspections to identify defects such as flash, scratches, dents, and chips.
• Proficiency in using measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers for spot checks and quality verification.
• Experience with production, assembly, and machine operation in a manufacturing setting.
• Comfort working in a foundry environment that may be dirty, dark, and loud, with some heavy lifting required.
• Flexibility to work 2nd and 3rd shifts and adapt to shift changes within the year.
• Basic familiarity with mold operations, machine operation, forklift environments, and foundry processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albion, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.13 - $23.13/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 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 Albion,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aerotek provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Aerotek are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Aerotek does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color and religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disabilities or any other characteristics protected by law.