Production Associate

Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

Join our team as a Production Associate, where you will be responsible for transferring, stocking, loading, and unloading materials for the production lines. The materials may vary and include items such as diffusers, holders, retainers, initiators, o-rings, end caps, sleeves, canisters, filters, tubes, disks, foil seals, springs, support barrels, shorting clips, labels, and generant. You may also be required to check, correct, or perform rework on inflators and conduct quality procedures and audits, including dimensional checks and visual inspections.

Responsibilities

Transfer, stock, load, and unload materials for production lines.

Check, correct, or perform rework on inflators.

Conduct quality procedures and audits, including dimensional checks.

Perform visual inspections to ensure product quality.

Essential Skills

Previous experience in manufacturing.

Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours per day.

Comfortable dealing with explosives.

Tech-savvy to operate automated equipment.

Ability to lift, push, or pull 40 lbs regularly.

Shifts:

1st shift: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm ($17/hour)

2nd shift: 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm ($18.70/hour)

3rd shift:10:00 pm – 6:30 am ($19.55/hour)

Why Work Here?

Our company offers opportunities for growth, with pathways from lead operators to supervisor level positions. We also provide opportunities to move into maintenance roles for those with proven mechanical aptitude. Enjoy a supportive and dynamic work environment where career advancement is encouraged.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment with automated production equipment making airbag inflators. Please note that no lighters, matches, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, vape pens, or e-cigarettes are allowed on site. Shift options include 1st shift from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, 2nd shift from 2 PM to 10:30 PM, and 3rd shift from 10 PM to 6:30 AM. New employees will start on a Tuesday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM before moving to their designated shifts. Be prepared to work 6-7 days per week, with rotating schedules that offer 1-2 days off per week, including potential weekend shifts. Regular work schedules are Monday to Friday, but weekend shifts are currently required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Queen Creek, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.55/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 Queen Creek,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 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.