Production Worker

Aerotek; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Aerotek in Washington, MO is hiring a Production Grinder Day Shift Machine Operator to operate grinding equipment that processes titanium sheets to precise customer specifications. You will work in a fast-paced, fully onsite production environment and receive comprehensive training based on your attention to detail and reliability.

The role involves loading and unloading titanium sheets, measuring thickness with micrometers and gauges, and performing deburring, finishing, and assembly tasks

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to identify defects and take accurate measurements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle heavy materials throughout the shift.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts.
• Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled facility.
• No machine operating experience required; training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinding machines to process titanium sheets.
• Load, unload, flip, and move titanium sheets using conveyors.
• Inspect materials for defects and remove imperfections using grinding tools.
• Measure sheet thickness using micrometers and gauges.
• Perform general production tasks such as:
• Deburring
• Finishing
• Assembly
• Material handling
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.
• Meet production goals and quality standards.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Defect identification

Fast-paced environment

Repetitive tasks

Reliability

Heavy material handling

12-hour shifts

Non climate-controlled facility

Training provided

Job description

Job Title: Production Grinder Day Shift Machine Operator

Job Description

This role operates grinding equipment to process titanium sheets to precise customer specifications. You will work in a fast-paced production environment, handling titanium sheets, monitoring grinder performance, and ensuring high-quality finished products through careful inspection and measurement. The position includes comprehensive training for candidates who demonstrate strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinding machines to process titanium sheets.
• Load, unload, flip, and move titanium sheets using conveyors.
• Inspect materials for defects and remove imperfections using grinding tools.
• Measure sheet thickness using micrometers and gauges.
• Perform general production tasks such as:
• Deburring
• Finishing
• Assembly
• Material handling
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.
• Meet production goals and quality standards.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to identify defects and take accurate measurements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle heavy materials throughout the shift.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts.
• Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled facility.
• No machine operating experience required; training is provided..

Schedule

• 12-hour rotating shifts
• Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• 3-2-2 schedule
• Work every other weekend with alternating weekends off.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WASHINGTON, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.22 - $20.22/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 WASHINGTON, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in WASHINGTON,MO.

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.