Production Associate

Job Description

The Production associate is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring production equipment to ensure efficient and consistent output. This role involves monitoring product quality, making minor machine adjustments as needed, and supporting changeovers between jobs. Candidates must be flexible with scheduling, as shift changes may be required to provide coverage.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery
• Monitor product quality and make machine adjustments as needed
• Perform basic machine setups and changeovers between jobs
• Read and follow production schedules, packaging lists, and material requirements
• Ensure production meets quality and safety standards
• Follow simple work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Support general production and assembly tasks as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred (assistant machine operator or machine operator)
• Basic machine operation experience
• Ability to read and understand packaging lists, material lists, and production requirements
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Willingness to work any shift as needed

Top Skills

• Machine Operation
• Production
• Assembly
• General Manufacturing

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sandston, VA.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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 Sandston,VA.

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.