General Production Worker

Job Title: Assembler/Production Worker

Job Description

The General Production Worker performs a variety of manual and mechanical tasks to support the fabrication and assembly of foam and plastic containers. This role involves operating basic tools and limited equipment, reading simple prints, drawings, and specifications, and carrying out straightforward fabrication and assembly operations while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of simple fabrication and assembly operations on foam and plastic containers.
• Operate basic tools and limited production equipment, including cutting, drilling, saws, glue applicators, assembly tools, drill presses, and hand and power tools.
• Pick parts and supplies from inventory as instructed to support production needs.
• Assist in the setup and operation of cutting, drilling, and assembly equipment according to instructions.
• Cut stock materials to proper dimensions and tolerances as directed.
• Perform gluing, taping, flame treating, and labeling operations as instructed.
• Carry out masking and painting tasks as required for specific jobs.
• Review simple product specifications, prints, drawings, and job instructions to ensure correct production steps.
• Perform required tests, visual inspections, and dimensional checks to verify product quality.
• Detect any out-of-specification conditions and promptly notify a supervisor or manager.
• Follow established quality standards and safety precautions at all times during production activities.
• Use basic math skills to measure, cut, and verify dimensions accurately.
• Support overall production operations by completing assigned tasks efficiently and on schedule.
• Work assigned shifts and be comfortable working up to 2 hours of overtime daily and some Saturdays, as needed to meet client-specific orders.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing simple fabrication and assembly operations in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate basic hand and power tools, including saws, drill presses, glue applicators, and assembly tools.
• Ability to read and follow simple prints, drawings, specifications, and job instructions.
• Basic math skills to measure, cut, and verify dimensions accurately using tools such as a tape measure.
• Ability to perform gluing, taping, flame treating, labeling, masking, and painting tasks as instructed.
• Ability to conduct visual inspections, dimensional checks, and basic tests to ensure product quality.
• Attention to detail to detect out-of-specification conditions and communicate issues promptly.
• Commitment to following quality standards and safety precautions in all work activities.
• Ability to lift 20–30 lbs as part of regular production duties.
• Willingness and ability to work 1st shift (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) or 2nd shift (2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.), including up to 2 hours of overtime daily and some Saturdays, as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working in a production environment that can be loud at times.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Strong work ethic with reliability and consistency in attendance and performance.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different tools, equipment, and processes within the fabrication and assembly area.

Why Work Here?

You will join a reputable and growing organization with expansion on the horizon, offering strong long-term stability and the opportunity to transition from a contract role to a permanent position. The team values dependable individuals who are willing to learn, and provides consistent work with clear processes and expectations. This environment offers a chance to develop hands-on production skills, gain experience with a variety of tools and equipment, and build a sustainable career path within a company that invests in its operations and future growth.

Work Environment

This role is based in a production facility that focuses on the fabrication and assembly of foam and plastic containers. You will work with a range of tools and equipment, including cutting and drilling machines, saws, glue applicators, assembly tools, drill presses, and hand and power tools. The environment can be loud at times, and you must be able to lift 20–30 lbs as part of your regular duties. Shifts are available on 1st shift (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) and 2nd shift (2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.), and you must be comfortable working up to 2 hours of overtime daily and some Saturdays to meet client-specific orders. Safety precautions and adherence to quality standards are an integral part of the daily work routine.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ontario, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Ontario,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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.