General Laborer

Job Title: General Laborer

Job Description

This general labor position supports production operations by loading and unloading parts at presses, furnaces, and deburring units, packaging parts according to specifications, and performing basic inspection tasks. You rotate through multiple areas within the facility, gaining exposure to different departments, processes, and job duties while working with metal parts in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload metal parts at presses, furnaces, and deburring units in a safe and efficient manner.
• Package parts according to established specifications and production requirements.
• Work in three different production areas, adapting to varying tasks and procedures across departments.
• Lift and move materials and parts weighing up to 35 pounds throughout the shift.
• Use a computer to enter numbers and basic production or quality data accurately.
• Perform simple math to verify counts, measurements, and production totals.
• Use measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, thread gauges, and plug gauges to check part dimensions.
• Inspect parts for height, dimensional accuracy, and overall visual quality, identifying obvious defects.
• Follow all safety guidelines when working near furnaces and other production equipment, including heat-related precautions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in a loud and dirty manufacturing environment.
• Follow established work instructions, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Communicate with team members and leads regarding issues, defects, or equipment concerns as they arise.
• Meet attendance and performance expectations in line with company policies and programs.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of manufacturing or general production experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience with inspection of metal parts is a plus.
• Familiarity with basic machine operation in a manufacturing setting is beneficial.
• Comfort rotating between multiple departments and learning new tasks.
• Interest in developing skills that can lead to machinist, lead, or supervisory roles over time.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work both independently and as part of a team.

Why Work Here?

You join a large, stable manufacturing organization that invests in your growth and rewards strong performance. There is significant room for advancement into other departments, including machinist and leadership paths, supported by a structured step program that pays you more as you learn new areas. The company offers strong health insurance, employee perks for cellphones and vehicles, and free beverages from vending machines. You benefit from regular reviews (30, 60, 90 days and annually) with typical merit increases, as well as a performance-based step progression for learning new departments. Recognition and appreciation are built into the culture through attendance incentives, employee appreciation forms with gift card drawings, holiday meals, and monthly apparel and merchandise rewards tied to production achievements.

Work Environment

This role is based in a very large, approximately 400,000 square foot manufacturing facility with around 700 employees. Overtime is currently voluntary and typically available on Fridays, with at least one mandatory Friday per month

1st Shift: 6:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday

2nd Shift: 4:00pm-2:00am, Monday-Thursday

3rd: 8:00pm-6:00am, Sunday-Wednesday

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beloit, WI.

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $19.00/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 Beloit,WI.

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.