Production Associate

The role involves performing repetitive general labor tasks such as taking bricks from kiln carts and stacking them on a monorail. This position requires standing in one area and repeatedly moving bricks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all brick manufacturing operations.
• Mix sands for sand applications and set up and maintain sand applications.
• Mix slurry for slurry applications and set up and maintain all aspects of slurry applications.
• Clean, maintain, install, and adjust all dies, heads, and cutting blades.
• Monitor and ensure the quality of bricks being made.
• Track schedule and ensure paints and sands are ready for changeovers.
• Maintain all standard operating procedures and inventory tracking documents.
• Observe, report, and assist in department equipment maintenance and repairs as directed.

• Strong mechanical skills and understanding.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Employees have the opportunity to transition into a direct role within the company, offering long-term stability and growth.

Work Environment

The work environment is hot in the summer and cold in the winter, with a relatively dusty atmosphere. The dress code requires steel-toed boots and long pants, with vests and safety glasses provided. Standard working hours are from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rocky Ridge, MD.

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $22.50/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 Rocky Ridge,MD.

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.