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Job Title: Entry Level Production Helper

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Paint Line Helper to assist with the loading and preparation of parts onto the paint line. This role involves prepping surfaces for paint, supporting the team with material handling, and performing basic touch-ups as needed.

Responsibilities

+ Load and unload parts onto the paint line conveyor system.

+ Prepare parts for painting, including cleaning, masking, and sanding.

+ Assist in material handling and staging tasks.

+ Perform basic touch-ups and rework when necessary.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds while bending and twisting.

+ General labor and manufacturing experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with blueprint reading, fabrication, and fitting is an advantage.

Why Work Here?

Join a small company that offers opportunities for raises and career advancement into other roles. Experience a supportive environment that values growth and development.

Work Environment

This position operates on the first shift, working closely with the paint line where conditions may be hot and require lifting.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.50/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mackinaw,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 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.