General Production Worker

General Production Worker | Morristown

$23 an hr | Weekly pay

Job Description

This role operates within a dedicated production cell to process rubber components for the automotive industry from raw material through to finished, quality-checked parts. You will handle molding tools, run automated equipment, cool and remove finished parts, and perform detailed visual inspections while maintaining accurate production and quality documentation. The work is straightforward but repetitive, requires consistent attention to detail, and moves at a steady pace with multiple batches in process at the same time.

Responsibilities

• Operate within an assigned production cell to take rubber automotive products through the full production cycle from raw material to finished parts.
• Prepare molding tools by loading each slot with small metal rings, placing 24–48 rings one by one with consistent accuracy and speed.
• Load and flip molding tools into the machine, similar to flipping a pizza, ensuring proper positioning and safe operation of the equipment.
• Continuously rotate between multiple tools and batches, typically managing one tool being filled, one in the machine, and one being inspected at any given time.
• Remove molding tools from the machine after the molding cycle is complete and use an air brush to cool the parts to the appropriate temperature.
• Flip cooled tools to release molded rubber components onto the work table or workstation without damaging the product.
• Perform careful visual inspection of each part, including very small components, to identify defects such as air bubbles, tears, or rips in the rubber.
• Use a cell-specific quality binder and, when needed, a magnifying attachment to understand and apply the correct quality standards and defect criteria.
• Sort acceptable parts from defective ones, ensuring that only products meeting specifications proceed to packaging.
• Count and handle large volumes of small parts by filling bins, weighing them to confirm the correct quantity (such as 1,000 pieces), and moving on to the next batch once counts are verified.
• Maintain accurate, legible shift logs at the workstation, documenting who ran the part, basic maintenance or troubleshooting performed, scrap counts, and progress toward production goals.
• Record machine temperature readings and product specifications during the shift to support quality control and process consistency.
• Follow established safety procedures at all times, including proper use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and Kevlar sleeves.
• Adhere to quality standards and production targets while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workstation.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leads about production status, quality issues, or equipment concerns.
• Support general production tasks such as counting, sorting, inspection, packaging, labeling, painting, assembly, material handling, and basic machine operation as needed.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds approximately 30 times per hour from table height, flip the item, and set it back down safely and repeatedly.
• Ability to stand on your feet for the full shift, outside of scheduled breaks, in a production environment.
• Strong attention to detail for repetitive tasks, especially when inspecting small parts for subtle defects.
• Ability to read and understand English to follow work instructions, quality standards, and documentation requirements.
• Capability to work safely and consistently follow established quality and safety standards while using required PPE such as safety glasses and Kevlar sleeves.
• Comfort with repetitive, fast-paced work while managing multiple tools or batches simultaneously.
• Basic counting, sorting, and weighing skills to verify quantities and track production accurately.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with coworkers, leads, and other departments as needed.
• Demonstrated reliability and work history with no more than two jobs in the last six months, indicating stable employment patterns.
• Willingness and ability to work a full shift without leaving the facility, including breaks, in accordance with company policy.
• Ability to follow a no-tobacco and no-vaping policy on company property and during the entire shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production, general production, or as a production operator in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• History working in inspection, packaging, labeling, painting, assembly, or machine operation in an industrial setting.
• Experience with material handling, inventory, or order picking in manufacturing, retail, or warehouse environments.
• Exposure to food packaging, food production, foodservice, or broader food industry roles that involve repetitive, process-driven work.
• Experience in construction or other hands-on roles that require physical stamina and consistent safety practices.
• Comfort working with industrial manufacturing equipment and following detailed work instructions and quality procedures.
• Enthusiasm for learning the production process and growing into advanced roles such as mold cleaning, case treat, shipping, cell support, or maintenance apprentice positions.
• Ability to maintain focus and quality in a climate-controlled environment with repetitive tasks and steady production goals.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, climate-controlled manufacturing environment that invests in your growth and rewards your commitment. You receive a sign-on bonus paid in installments after conversion to full-time, and core benefits begin on your first day as a full-time employee. The organization offers 11 paid holidays, the ability to accrue up to two weeks of paid time off, and the option to purchase additional days for greater flexibility. You benefit from predictable raises, including an increase after six months, and clear advancement opportunities into higher-paying roles such as mold cleaning, case treat, shipping, cell support, or a maintenance apprentice program. The company provides paid breaks, allows capped drinks on the floor, and supplies all required personal protective equipment, creating a comfortable, safety-focused, and supportive workplace where reliable employees can build a long-term career.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility focused on producing rubber components for the automotive industry. You work in a designated production cell with molding machines, metal ring tooling, air brushes, inspection tables, weighing equipment, and quality documentation binders. Shifts are structured and do not rotate once assigned, with first shift running Monday through Friday, second shift running Monday through Friday in the afternoon and evening, and third shift running Sunday through Thursday overnight.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Morristown, IN.

The pay range for this position is $23.55 - $23.55/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 Morristown,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 10, 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.