• Manufacturing Production Technician

    Aerotek (Chicago, IL)


    Job Title: Manufacturing Production Technician

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Production Technician for the 2:30pm-10:00pm shift. This role involves ensuring the quality of machined components by performing visual and dimensional inspections, interpreting blueprints, and maintaining production records.

    Responsibilities

    + Understand quality requirements for machined components.

    + Perform visual inspections to ensure workmanship and parts are free of contamination.

    + Conduct dimensional inspections using appropriate gauges and fill out parts inspection log sheets.

    + Read and interpret low-complexity blueprints and component drawings.

    + Learn CNC machine offsets to correct off-center components.

    + Populate daily production boards with output, quality, and safety metrics.

    + Identify cycle times of parts and calculate production rates.

    + Use scales to weigh and count production pieces.

    + Maintain clean and organized gauge tables and work area, including machine cleaning and floor mopping.

    + Pull chips as required or instructed and place in proper material location.

    + Write in a clear and legible manner.

    + Check and record Heat Lot numbers.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience using calipers, micrometers, and other basic gauges.

    + Ability to interpret simple component drawings.

    + Comfortable with basic arithmetic for cycle time and production rate calculations.

    + Ability to update production boards and enter inspection data.

    + Ensuring parts meet specifications and are free of defects.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Familiarity with production processes and safety protocols.

    + Ability to follow inspection guidelines and maintain compliance.

    + Maintaining clean work areas and proper material handling.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a supportive work environment where safety and quality are prioritized, offering opportunities for skill development in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role involves physical tasks such as lifting, pulling, and pushing weights of 25-50 lbs, as well as standing and walking during the shift.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Chicago,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.

    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.