Production Assistant

Production Assistant

This role involves unpackaging parts, with orders ranging from 2 to 2,000+, as part of a job shop. After unpacking, you will be responsible for racking the parts using a heavy-duty metal spring clip, similar to hanging ornaments on a tree. Strong grip strength is essential to ensure the clip does not scratch the fixtures. The role may involve racking for up to 10 hours a day.

Responsibilities:

• Unpackage parts according to order specifications.
• Rack fixtures using metal spring clips, ensuring no damage to the components.
• Assist with packaging products after anodizing and painting to prevent damage during transportation.
• Inspect completed parts to confirm quantities and quality.
• Move finished goods to the shipping area.

Essential Skills:

• Production and packaging experience
• Assembly and manufacturing experience
• Attention to detail
• Good grip strength
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

90% of the job requires walking or standing

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 6+ months of manufacturing experience
• Ability to bend and access parts from various shelving units
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Effective communication skills with employees, customers, and vendors

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a stable work environment with a no layoff policy. The company is growing and values internal promotion. Annual reviews offer opportunities for pay increases based on performance.

Work Environment:

The position operates on a 1st shift schedule: Monday to Thursday from 6 am to 4:30 pm, with occasional work on Fridays from 7 am to 12 pm. The work involves regular standing, handling, and reaching, with occasional stooping, kneeling, and climbing. The facility spans 80,000 sq. ft., with a well-ventilated environment housing anodizing tanks, concrete floors, and no requirement for steel-toed boots. With only 50 employees, the facility seeks independent, driven workers.

Job Type & Location:

This is a contract to hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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 Saint Paul, MN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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 meet 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.