Assembler

Job Title: General Production Worker- ALL SHIFTS

$15-16.50/hr

ENTRY LEVEL

Shifts:

1st: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

2nd: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m

3rd: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m

Job Description

This role supports a long-established plastics manufacturer serving the automotive industry by working with injection molding equipment in a clean, modern production facility. You will operate within your own work cell to load and unload parts, perform visual quality checks on finished products, and complete light assembly and trimming of excess materials as needed. This position offers multiple shift options and opportunities to grow into higher-responsibility roles over time.

Responsibilities

• Work within an assigned production work cell to support injection molding operations.
• Load raw or semi-finished parts into machines and safely unload finished parts from injection molding presses.
• Perform routine visual and basic dimensional quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet specifications.
• Complete light assembly tasks on molded components as required for specific product lines.
• Trim excess materials and flash from molded parts using hand tools or other basic equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures and work instructions for each machine and product.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Handle parts carefully to prevent damage and maintain consistent product standards.
• Communicate any quality, equipment, or material issues to the appropriate production support personnel.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines while working around presses, overhead cranes, and other production equipment.
• Support overall production goals by meeting established productivity and quality targets.
• Work cooperatively with team members and other departments to keep production running smoothly across shifts.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that supports both financial stability and career growth. The company offers medical benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, and vacation accrual with unused hours paid out at year-end. Performance and engagement are rewarded through referral bonuses, suggestion bonuses, negative point redemption incentives, and annual merit and cost-of-living increases tied to company and plant performance. Team members also enjoy clear promotional pathways, including pay increases for advancing into roles such as material handler or quality inspector, fostering long-term career development in a stable manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very clean, modern, and expansive manufacturing facility with a large production floor. The plant houses over 50 presses, including 1,500 to 4,000 ton presses and approximately 20 injection molding presses such as dual profile rotary and two-shot injection presses from major industry brands. The environment includes 60-ton overhead cranes and a structured work-cell setup, where each employee operates within a defined area. The facility emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety procedures around heavy machinery and overhead lifting equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $16.50/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.