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Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

The Production Associate plays a crucial role in operating automated CNC vertical and horizontal machines, ensuring precision and efficiency in manufacturing processes. This position involves accurately locating and identifying machine axes, performing routine checks, and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints to maintain product standards.

Responsibilities

+ Assist in setting up and operating automated CNC vertical and horizontal machines.

+ Accurately locate and identify the X, Y, Z axis on machines.

+ Perform daily point checks on assigned machines and report concerns to the supervisor.

+ Meet departmental and company goals, such as efficiencies, scrap control, and setup time reductions.

+ Interpret product blueprints, drawings, sketches, setup sheets, and other work instructions.

+ Use scales, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to ensure parts meet specifications.

+ Remove and replace dull cutting tools following safety protocols.

+ Mount, install, align, and secure tools and workpieces using precision instruments.

+ Listen to machines for irregular sounds and adjust as necessary.

+ Adjust machine feed and speed and change cutting tools when programming is faulty.

+ Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or change tooling as required.

+ Lift workpieces to machines manually or using hoists or cranes.

+ Enter control instructions into machine control units to start operations.

+ Monitor and adjust coolant systems as needed.

+ Transfer commands from servers to CNC modules using network links.

+ Assist in setups for future jobs and perform inspections or part checks.

+ Clean work area and perform other duties while machines are operating.

+ Assist in training new operators and deburr machined parts as required.

+ Follow all safety policies and procedures and utilize required personal protective equipment.

+ Communicate effectively in English and follow verbal and written instructions.

+ Perform other tasks and assignments as required.

+ Maintain regular attendance on-site.

Essential Skills

+ Level I: Minimum of six months experience in a manufacturing role utilizing CNC machines or similar equipment.

+ Level II: Minimum of two years experience in a manufacturing role utilizing CNC machines or similar equipment.

+ Level III: Minimum of three years experience in a manufacturing role utilizing complex multi-axis machining centers.

+ Experience reading and accurately interpreting shop blueprints, sketches, and technical instructions.

+ Demonstrated basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fraction conversions).

+ Experience using mics, calipers, height gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Relevant apprenticeship or vocational training in a machine shop, manufacturing technology, or similar program.

+ Completion of assigned internal training for Level I, II, or III Operators, and periodic retraining or recertification.

+ Experience using cranes, forklifts, and similar heavy and oversized material handling equipment.

+ Consistent employment history without unexplained gaps or frequent job changes.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits along with a 401k plan. Opportunities for advancement are abundant, with potential to move up levels and eventually into leadership roles, each offering a pay raise. The company celebrates eight paid holidays and offers annual bonuses based on production. Salary evaluations are conducted annually to adjust for cost of living, and employees can accrue up to 80 hours of vacation. Retention bonuses are provided every six months, alongside employee referral bonuses ranging from $500 to $1,500.

Work Environment

The work environment features excessive noise, requiring hearing protection, and regular exposure to dust, smoke, mist, fumes, and vapors. Employees may encounter extreme temperatures occasionally. The facility contains hazardous equipment such as forklifts, hand tools, cranes, and other lifting devices. CNC operators are scheduled on day and night shifts, with training conducted on day shifts for the first month.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, Georgia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $21.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Athens,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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.