Production Lead

Aerotek; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Production Line Lead in Portland, OR. This hands-on role coordinates daily production, communicates priorities, tracks counts, and guides the team in a metal finishing/manufacturing setting.

The position offers on-site work, day and night shifts, and a pathway to permanent hire through contract-to-hire terms. Benefits and safety procedures are emphasized throughout the role.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial experience.
• Lead, trainer, or coordinator experience preferred.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to track production counts and documentation accurately.
• Basic computer/data-entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production and workflow.
• Communicate production priorities with operators, platers, and supervisors.
• Monitor work orders and production schedules.
• Track and verify production quantities.
• Train and support production employees.
• Identify delays or issues and escalate to management.
• Assist with material movement and production planning.
• Ensure safety, quality, and procedures are followed.
• Maintain accurate production documentation.
• Promote proper PPE and chemical safety practices.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Lead/coordinator

Communication

Documentation tracking

Data entry

Machine operation

Metal finishing/ plating experience

Safety awareness

Job description

Production Line Lead | Portland, OR

All Shifts Available

We are hiring a Production Line Lead for a metal finishing and manufacturing facility in Portland. This position helps coordinate daily production, communicates priorities between employees and supervisors, tracks production counts, and provides hands-on support and guidance to the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production and workflow.
• Communicate production priorities with operators, platers, and supervisors.
• Monitor work orders and production schedules.
• Track and verify production quantities.
• Train and support production employees.
• Identify delays or production issues and communicate them to management.
• Assist with material movement and production planning.
• Ensure safety, quality, and production procedures are followed.
• Maintain accurate production documentation.
• Promote proper PPE and chemical safety practices.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial experience.
• Lead, trainer, or coordinator experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately track production counts and documentation.
• Basic computer/data-entry skills.
• Machine operation experience is a plus.
• Plating, metal finishing, coating, or electroplating experience is highly preferred.
• Must be comfortable working around industrial equipment and chemical processes.
• Ability to stand throughout the shift and lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on industrial environment involving metal plating and chemical processes. The facility can be dirty and have noticeable odors, so candidates should be comfortable working in a true manufacturing setting. PPE is provided and required.

Available Shifts

• Day: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM
• Night: Sunday, 7:00 PM-6:15 AM; Monday-Thursday, 10:00 PM-6:30 AM

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.65/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland, OR.

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.