General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

The General Production Worker operates in a high-volume manufacturing environment, handling truck parts through a repetitive process of retrieving, buffing or polishing with a sander, inspecting for quality, and returning parts for the next stage of production. This role requires strong attention to detail and consistency to ensure each part meets quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve truck parts from boxes and prepare them for processing.
• Buff and polish parts using a sander and other deburring or grinding tools as needed.
• Inspect each part carefully to ensure it meets quality and safety standards.
• Return finished parts to the appropriate location and move promptly to the next part in the production sequence.
• Perform highly repetitive production tasks with consistent accuracy and efficiency.
• Handle materials and components safely, including lifting parts up to 50 lbs.
• Operate or work around general production machinery and industrial equipment in a safe manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in an industrial metals manufacturing environment.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines, particularly when working around foundry and industrial equipment.
• Support overall production goals by meeting daily output and quality targets.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or construction environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Comfort working in a warmer industrial environment, particularly during summer months.
• Ability to lift and handle parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Basic material handling skills, including moving and positioning parts and components.
• Ability to work safely around industrial equipment in a foundry or production setting.
• Reliability and consistency in following established production processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with deburring, grinding, or polishing metal parts.
• Familiarity with machine operation in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a foundry or automotive parts production setting.
• Comfort working with industrial metals and commercial truck or trailer components.
• Willingness to learn and grow into more advanced production or machine operation roles.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a unionized environment with a structured pay and benefits program, including access to medical, dental, and retirement plans such as 401(k) after hire. The company offers a stable workplace with a strong track record of avoiding layoffs and provides opportunities for advancement within the organization. Team members can build long-term careers in a setting that values security, growth, and collective representation.

Work Environment

The role is based in an industrial metals manufacturing facility that produces commercial automotive parts such as wheel ends, aluminum castings, and plastic components for semi-trailers. The environment is a working foundry, which can be warmer during summer months and somewhat dirty due to metal processing and casting activities. Employees work with or around industrial equipment, so adherence to safety procedures is essential. The facility is a medium-sized shop with approximately 5075 people, offering a close-knit production environment focused on safety, quality, and efficient operations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clackamas, OR.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Clackamas,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.