• Production Worker - Level 1

    Aerotek (Rochester, MN)


    Job Title: Production Operator - Level 1

    Job Description

    The position is tasked with operating machinery and equipment to produce high-quality pultruded products in accordance with specifications. Responsibilities include setting up machines, monitoring the production process, performing quality checks, troubleshooting issues, and conducting routine maintenance on equipment.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate machinery and equipment to produce pultruded products according to specifications.

    + Set up machines and monitor the production process.

    + Perform quality checks to ensure products meet standards.

    Essential Skills

    + General production experience.

    + Machine operation proficiency.

    + Ability to lift 50 pounds several times a shift.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Minimum of 6 months of work history at the same job verified through references.

    + Experience with lifting, packaging, assembly, picking, and packing.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance, long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation and leave time, a 401k with a maximum company match of 4%, profit sharing, and a bonus program. The company offers opportunities to learn different areas and cross-train.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment involves constant standing, moderate to heavy lifting (20-50 pounds), and bending. Employees are exposed to noise, dust, fiberglass, and resin chemicals due to the manufacturing process, though they do not handle these materials. The team consists of 5 people per cell with 45 people on the 1st and 2nd shifts, and 35 on the 3rd shift. Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection is required. It is recommended to wear jeans and a long sleeve shirt. The 2nd shift runs from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and the 3rd shift from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, MN.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Rochester,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 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.