Floater Operator 20+, Livonia 1st Shift

This role combines janitorial duties with hands-on support in a clean, quiet production environment. You will maintain facility cleanliness, assist with basic production tasks, and support machine operators with quality checks and part finishing. The position runs on a consistent 1st shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with no weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize bathrooms and office areas to maintain a safe and orderly facility.
• Sweep production and warehouse floors to keep work areas free of debris and hazards.
• Operate a handheld floor scrubber to wash and maintain the production floor.
• Collect and remove waste by transporting 55-gallon garbage bins to the outside dumpster.
• Assist machine operators with quality checks on parts to ensure they meet specifications.
• Support deburring of parts to remove sharp edges and prepare components for further processing.
• Learn and support basic machine operation tasks as training is provided, including potential work with a saw and Bridgeport machine.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe material handling.
• Work collaboratively with production staff to keep the facility organized, efficient, and clean throughout the shift.

• Familiarity with a production or manufacturing environment and its safety practices.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately to support training on machine operation.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to work a full-time 1st shift schedule from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Reliability and strong work ethic to complete both janitorial and production support tasks.
• Attention to detail when assisting with quality checks and deburring parts.

• Willingness to learn new skills, including operation of a saw and Bridgeport machine.
• Comfort using basic production tools and equipment after training.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a manufacturing setting.
• Steel-toed boots or shoes, as required for work on the production floor.

You will join a clean, quiet, and well-organized shop that values safety, reliability, and hands-on learning. The consistent weekday, 1st shift schedule supports work-life balance with no Saturday work. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills through on-the-job training in machine operation while contributing directly to a well-run and supportive production environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very clean and quiet shop that is comfortable and not excessively hot. You will work on the production floor and in office and restroom areas, using equipment such as handheld floor scrubbers and basic production tools. The schedule is 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with no Saturdays required. The environment is a production/manufacturing setting where safety and cleanliness are priorities, and steel-toed boots or shoes are required as part of the dress code.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Livonia, MI.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Livonia,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.