Production Worker

Production worker | Holland, MI | Weekly pay

Job Description

The Electrode Department Operator works in the Mixing Department to safely handle, mix, and process powdered materials used in production. This role involves operating mixing equipment, following strict safety and cleanroom procedures, and wearing full personal protective equipment, including a full-face respirator, while working with powders and chemicals in a highly controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixing equipment in the Electrode Department according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Prepare and load powdered materials into mixing machines, including carrying 30-pound bags of powder up and down stairs several times per day.
• Wear a full-face respirator mask and appropriate protective suit when handling and mixing powders and working around chemicals.
• Perform mixing tasks 2–3 times per day, including dumping powders into bins to start the mixing process, which typically takes 30 minutes to 1 hour per batch.
• Work safely around slurry created when powders come into contact with acid or water, ensuring proper use of PPE to avoid skin contact.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with cleanroom standards and 5S3K practices.
• Follow all plant safety rules, including restrictions on jewelry, and use wash stations as needed after exposure to dirty processes.
• Support general production activities as needed, including basic assembly, machine operation, and cleanroom production tasks.
• Adhere to the rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including day or night shifts and working every other weekend.
• Walk between buildings and across the plant as needed to complete assigned tasks within the large facility.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a minimum of 9 months tenure at previous jobs.
• Experience with production, general production, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work safely with powders, chemicals, and slurry while following PPE and safety protocols.
• Capability to wear a full-face respirator mask and protective suit for multiple periods throughout the day.
• Physical ability to repeatedly lift and carry 30-pound bags of powder up and down stairs.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment with strict procedures and dress requirements.
• Comfort working in a dirty process area where materials may come into contact with wrists and PPE.
• Reliability and consistency in attendance and work history.
• Comfort with a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including day or night shifts and every other weekend.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from fully company-paid medical benefits, generous paid time off including 17 paid holidays in 2025 and three weeks of vacation, and access to an on-site cafeteria. The organization supports professional growth through tuition and schooling-paid programs, demonstrating a strong commitment to employee development and long-term career advancement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very large, modern production facility where employees walk between multiple buildings and across the plant throughout the day. The Electrode Department operates as a cleanroom, requiring employees to wear specialized garb, including cleanroom suits and beard nets when applicable. The area is meticulously clean, temperature-controlled, and brightly lit, with a strong focus on 5S3K principles to maintain organization and safety. Work in the Mixing Department involves a dirty process where powders and slurry are present, so full PPE, including a full-face respirator mask and a painter-style protective suit, is required several times per day. Jewelry, including rings, is not permitted while working. The position follows a rotating 12-hour schedule (6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.), with a pattern of two days on, two days off, three days on, alternating between 36-hour and 48-hour weeks and including every other weekend.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holland, MI.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Holland,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 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.