Production Operator

Aerotek; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee assistance program

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek in Port Huron, MI is seeking a General Labor to handle and process metal automotive parts, unloading parts into machines and performing quality checks to ensure correct labeling and bin placement. The role requires physical strength to lift parts weighing 20 to 45 pounds every few minutes, with robots assisting in unloading and stacking.

Shifts vary (days, afternoons, midnights) with frequent Saturday work.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 25–40 pounds frequently.
• Experience in manufacturing or machine operation.
• Experience with quality checks and assembly is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lift up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Unload metal automotive parts into machines and ensure proper clamping.
• Perform quality checks on products and label them correctly before placing them in bins.
• Load parts into machines with assistance from robots.

Skills

Physical work experience

Manufacturing experience

Quality checks & assembly

Job description

Job Title: General Labor

Job Description

The role involves handling and processing metal automotive parts, including unloading parts into machines and performing quality checks to ensure correct labeling and bin placement. This position requires physical strength to lift parts weighing between 20 to 45 pounds every few minutes. The work is straightforward, with robots assisting in unloading and stacking parts.

Responsibilities

• Lift up to 40 pounds frequently.

• Unload metal automotive parts into machines and ensure proper clamping.

• Perform quality checks on products and label them correctly before placing them in bins.

• Load parts into machines with assistance from robots.

Essential Skills

• Experience in physical work, lifting 25-40 pounds frequently.

• Previous experience in manufacturing or machine operation.

• Skills in quality checking and assembly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in construction, farming, or landscaping is beneficial.

• Candidates from plastics or lighter material sectors may find the job challenging.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment that offers double-time pay for rare Sunday shifts. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a well-lit manufacturing setting with a supportive team and gain valuable experience in metal machining.

Work Environment

This role is based in a busy, loud manufacturing setting where metal machining occurs. The facility is well-lit, and employees are required to lift parts from waist height to knee height and vice versa. Shifts are available across different times, including days, afternoons, and midnights, with frequent Saturday work.

Job Type & Location

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

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 & 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 Port Huron,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 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.