Production Worker

We are seeking diligent candidates to work in our manufacturing environment, creating quality windows and patio doors. All candidates will be cross-trained in multiple areas within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Double Hung: Involves heavy lifting, repetitive work, and requires the ability to read schedules/labels.
• Direct Set: Requires the ability to work independently, learn about different materials and colors, and read paperwork and labels.
• CSMT: Role involves using a sash hanger, tape measure and reading schedules.
• Patio Door (open): Involves heavier lifting and tape measure use.

• Experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment (minimum 6 months).
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16th of an inch.
• Solid attendance record.
• High attention to detail.
• Awareness of surroundings.
• Willingness to ask questions when unsure.
• Adaptable to cross-training in multiple areas.

• Able to speak English, whether secondary language or not.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience required.
• Comfortable lifting 50lbs.
• Nice to have skills: tape measure, construction, hands-on manufacturing experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, vision, and dental. Enjoy frequent cookouts and employee appreciation events held quarterly. Eligible employees may receive home makeovers. Contractors hired on will receive the same benefits as internal employees after 18 weeks.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position in West Des Moines, Iowa. Our 1st shift runs from 6am-2:30pm, five days a week. Current schedule involves working 32-40 hours a week, with preparation for a busy season where there will be 50-hour work weeks and a requirement to work two Saturdays a month. We operate in a manufacturing environment across three facilities, which are not temperature controlled. The team size averages around 100 employees per facility. Dress code requires work-appropriate shirts, jeans or shorts, and steel-toed shoes. Second shifts include Norwalk's new schedule from Monday to Thursday, 4:30pm-1am, after training on the 1st shift. WDSM operates from 2:30pm-11pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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 West Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 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.