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Job Title: Production Worker

Job Description

We are seeking diligent candidates to work in our manufacturing environment, creating quality windows and patio doors. All candidates will be cross-trained in multiple areas within the facility.

Responsibilities

+ Double Hung: Involves heavy lifting, repetitive work, and requires the ability to read schedules/labels.

+ Direct Set: Requires the ability to work independently, learn about different materials and colors, and read paperwork and labels.

+ CSMT: Role involves using a sash hanger, tape measure, and reading schedules.

+ Patio Door (open): Involves heavier lifting and tape measure use.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment (minimum 6 months)

+ Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16th of an inch

+ Solid attendance record

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High attention to detail

+ Awareness of surroundings

+ Willingness to ask questions when unsure

+ Adaptable to cross-training in multiple areas

+ Able to speak English, whether as a secondary language or not

+ 1 year of manufacturing experience required

+ Comfortable lifting 50lbs

+ Nice to have skills: tape measure, construction, hands-on manufacturing experience

Why Work Here?

Benefit package including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Enjoy frequent cookouts and quarterly employee appreciation events. Contractors, upon hire, receive benefits akin to those of an internal employee. Opportunity for employee home makeovers for those who qualify.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position in West Des Moines, Iowa. Our 1st shift runs from 6am-2:30pm, five days a week, with current working hours at 32-40 per week. During busy seasons, expect 50-hour work weeks with 2 required Saturdays a month. The manufacturing environment spans three facilities which are not temperature controlled, leading to varying temperatures. The average team size is about 100 employees per facility. Dress code requires work-appropriate shirts, jeans or shorts, and mandatory steel-toed shoes. Shift schedules include 1st shift from 6am-2:30pm, and a new 2nd shift schedule from Mon-Thurs. 4:30pm-1am, with initial training on 1st shift. Current schedule involves working 32-40 hours a week, preparing for a busier season with 50-hour weeks, including some Saturdays. The facilities are not temperature controlled, and the workforce consists of about 100 employees per facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/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 West Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 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.