Production Worker ( Steel)

Aerotek; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly pay

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring for a Production Work role in a clean, industrial manufacturing environment in Valparaiso, IN. You’ll support day-to-day production, use precision measuring tools, and assist with material handling while building toward operating CNC machinery.

The position offers a clear path to advance into a machine operator role, with focus on safety, accuracy, and teamwork across rotating shifts in a steel manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on labor experience in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proficiency using micrometers and calipers for precise measurements.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Solid math ability for measurements and tolerances.
• Previous machining experience in a manufacturing or machine shop setting.
• Comfort working around heavy equipment such as overhead cranes.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and use PPE consistently.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor duties in a manufacturing setting to support production operations.
• Use micrometers, calipers, and tape measures to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and assist with housekeeping.
• Assist with preparing and organizing shipments and palletizing outbound materials.
• Safely operate an overhead crane to move heavy materials as directed.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE at all times.
• Grow skills toward CNC machine operation and related processes.

Skills

Hands-on labor

Micrometers & calipers

Tape measure

Math basics

Machining experience

Heavy equipment safety

Safety protocols

CNC progression

Tools

CNC machine operation

Job description

Production Work

Job Description

This role starts as a hands‑on labor position in a clean, industrial manufacturing environment, with a clear path to progress into a machine operator role. You will support day‑to‑day production activities, use precision measuring tools, and assist with material handling and shipment preparation while learning the skills needed to operate CNC and other machining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor duties in a manufacturing setting, including handling materials and supporting production operations.
• Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and tape measures to verify dimensions and ensure product accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and orderly facility by performing regular housekeeping tasks in work areas.
• Assist with preparing and organizing shipments of orders, including building and securing pallets for outbound materials.
• Safely operate an overhead crane to move and position steel and other heavy materials as directed.
• Follow established safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
• Develop skills to tier up into a machine operator role by learning CNC machine operation and related processes.
• Support machining activities in an industrial, steel manufacturing environment with milling and lathe equipment.
• Apply basic math skills to measure, calculate, and verify production specifications.
• Collaborate with team members across different shifts to maintain consistent production flow and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Hands‑on labor experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency using micrometers and calipers to perform accurate measurements.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure confidently and correctly.
• Solid math ability to perform basic calculations related to measurements and tolerances.
• Previous machining experience in a manufacturing or machine shop setting.
• Comfort working around heavy equipment such as overhead cranes in a steel manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and use required protective equipment consistently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CNC machine operating experience in a job shop or similar environment.
• Experience working in a job shop setting with varied, custom machining work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints to understand part specifications.
• Understanding of tolerances and how they apply to machined components.
• Exposure to milling and lathe machines within an industrial facility.
• Interest in progressing from a labor position into a machine operator role over time.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a strong union environment that offers clear progression and competitive pay scales over time. After a probationary period, team members gain union membership and can move into higher‑paying machine roles as they develop their skills. The benefits package is designed to be affordable and predictable, with medical and dental coverage available at a low deductible and a fixed cost per paycheck regardless of family size. Structured pay scales in departments such as lathe and handyman roles provide transparent earning potential, and long‑term employees can reach attractive average pay rates after a few years of service. The culture emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and professionalism in one of the cleanest machine shop environments in the region.

Work Environment

The work takes place in an enclosed, temperature‑regulated industrial facility focused on steel manufacturing, with extensive milling and lathe machines. The building is well lit and kept relatively clean compared to typical industrial settings, making it one of the cleanest machine shops in northwest Indiana. Certain areas can be loud due to active machining operations, so hearing protection is part of the standard safety gear. The schedule follows a rotating 21-day pattern, with two weeks spent on each shift: five days on first shift with Saturday and Sunday off, five days on third shift with weekends off, and five days on second shift with weekends off. The company provides steel‑toe footwear, and the dress code includes a uniform, metatarsal protection, ear plugs, hard hat, and safety glasses to ensure safety and compliance with industrial standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of VALPARAISO, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37980.80 - $37980.80/yr.

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.

health, dental, vision, 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in VALPARAISO,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About 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.