Production Operator / Floor Technician

Aerotek; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Onsite facility

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring for a Production Operator / Floor Technician in Buffalo, NY. This contract, first-shift role offers opportunities to learn multiple production areas and gain hands-on technical skills while contributing to federal contract manufacturing.

Starting pay is $20+/hr with a pay range of $18.00–$22.00/hr and comprehensive benefits. This onsite position emphasizes safety, quality, and cross-training across departments, with long-term growth potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, or general labor.
• Able to read a tape measure.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to learn.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Work with specialized ceramic materials and manufactured components.
• Learn grinding, polishing, deburring, and finishing processes.
• Measure parts using tape measures, calipers, and micrometers.
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy.
• Operate production equipment and hand tools.
• Move materials throughout the facility.
• Cross-train in different manufacturing departments.
• Follow safety, quality, and production standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Tape measure reading

Math skills

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Reliability

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Forklift operation

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Job description

Production Operator / Floor Technician

1st Shift | Buffalo, NY

Starting Pay: $20+/hr

Looking to build a career in manufacturing instead of doing the same task every day? This is a great opportunity to learn multiple areas of production, gain hands-on technical skills, and work on products supporting federal contract manufacturing.

What You'll Do

• Work with specialized ceramic materials and manufactured components
• Learn grinding, polishing, deburring, and finishing processes
• Measure parts using tape measures, calipers, and micrometers
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy
• Operate production equipment and hand tools
• Move materials throughout the facility
• Cross-train in different manufacturing departments
• Follow safety, quality, and production standards

What We're Looking For

• Manufacturing, production, warehouse, or general labor experience
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Experience using hand tools
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable attendance and willingness to learn
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand throughout the shift

Preferred Experience

• Calipers and micrometers
• Machine operation
• Quality inspection
• Grinding, polishing, or deburring
• Forklift operation
• Industrial manufacturing environments

Why Work Here?

• 1st shift schedule
• Stable federal contract manufacturing work
• Learn valuable manufacturing and technical skills
• Gain experience with precision measuring and quality inspection
• Cross-training and growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• Long-term career opportunity
• Supportive, hands-on management team

Great Fit For:

Someone with production, warehouse, or general labor experience who wants to develop new skills, learn precision manufacturing, and build a long-term career with a stable company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Buffalo, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Buffalo, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo,NY.

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.