Production Worker

Line Operator –17.50-19.50

Join our Line 1 Operating Team as a Line Operator, where you will play a hands-on role in our blade production process. This position involves rotating through multiple stations on a production line during an 8-hour shift, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency at every step—from heating and pressing to painting and inspection.

This is a great opportunity for individuals with manufacturing or general labor experience who are looking to grow with a company on an upward trajectory.

• Operate production line machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
• Rotate through four production positions during each shift
• Handle blades using hand tools and grabbers throughout the process
• Perform quality inspections on finished products prior to shipment
• Maintain consistent production flow through teamwork and communication
• Follow safety, quality, and production standards at all times

• General labor experience in production or manufacturing environments
• Experience working on an assembly line or operating machinery
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in measurements
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly
• Team-oriented mindset with dependable work habits

• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours and rotate between stations
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs routinely
• Comfort working in high-temperature environments, including near furnaces
• Manual dexterity for safe handling of parts and tools

• Clean, organized manufacturing facility
• Production line alongside welding, shipping/receiving, and engineering departments
• Heat exposure near furnace areas, with safety measures in place
• First-day onboarding includes:
  • 6:00 AM orientation
  • Facility tour
  • Hands-on observation and job shadowing

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• Growing company with career advancement opportunities
• Cross-department mobility available
• Merchandise vouchers provided for essential work apparel
• Emphasis on safety, training, and long-term employee success

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rock Island, IL.

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $19.50/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 Rock Island,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.