General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker - Two First Shift Spots open

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated General Production Worker to join our team. This role involves spending half of the day on the paint line and the other half performing various general fabrication tasks. The job requires physical strength, as it involves hand sanding, lifting, and the use of hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate on the paint line, performing hand sanding and prepping pieces for paint by taping sections and filling holes.
• Utilize hand tools to remove cut pieces from sheets of steel and conduct visual inspections before stacking them for the next stage.
• Deburr and polish edges of lasered pieces and grind welds to ensure they are flat and smooth for painting.
• Perform straightforward assembly tasks using hand and power tools.
• Remain flexible and open to working in various roles across the plant as needed, with training provided for each department.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Flexibility to learn new tasks and work effectively as part of a team.
• At least 6 months of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, including assembly and machine operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Metal fabrication experience is a plus.
• Any machine operating experience is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-operated company that treats employees like family, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment. We provide comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401K with a 5% match, and generous PTO with two weeks available immediately. We value growth and are willing to train employees in fabrication skills such as welding, press brake, and CNC operations.

Work Environment

Work in a standard manufacturing environment with some exposure to warm temperatures, especially near the paint line during summer. The plant is not temperature-controlled but is generally mild with average noise levels. While the space can be somewhat dirty due to metal fabrication, it maintains a fair level of cleanliness.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Batavia, IL.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Batavia,IL.

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.