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Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as General Production Workers. In this role, you will operate industrial sewing machines to manufacture medical device parts. Comprehensive training will be provided, starting with a week-long class on industrial sewing machines followed by hands-on mentoring on the production floor.

Responsibilities

+ Operate industrial sewing machines to manufacture medical device parts.

+ Set up sewing machines with the correct thread.

+ Increase production count to the expected output level for each product within 13 weeks.

+ Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

+ Sit for extended periods to operate sewing machines.

+ Request assistance or call maintenance if issues arise with the sewing machine.

+ Ensure products meet quality standards.

Essential Skills

+ Attention to Detail

+ Ability to meet production goals

+ Experience or ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Industrial Sewing

+ GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

+ Medical Device Manufacturing

Why Work Here?

Our company promotes from within, as demonstrated by our Director of Operations who started in this position 15 years ago. We foster a great company culture where everyone is respectful and eager to see employees succeed. Continued training is provided, and sewers have the opportunity to advance through four levels, each with a corresponding pay increase.

Work Environment

The work environment is within a contract manufacturing medical device company that has experienced 30% growth over the last year and now employs 800 people at the St. Charles location. The production floor consists of 75% industrial sewing machines. It is a clean GMP environment where hair nets and beard nets (if applicable) are required. The environment is not climate controlled and can get hot during summer months. Each sewing machine has a fan, and additional fans are placed throughout the production area. The workforce is diverse, with over 5-6 languages spoken. Candidates who are not fluent in English may face challenges in sewing class but can succeed with translation technology. The schedule includes two shifts: 1st shift from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm (with optional extended hours and Saturday work) and 2nd shift from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm (with optional extended hours and Saturday work).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Charles, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St. Charles,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 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.