Production Worker
Aerotek
Posted Thursday, April 2, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005933881
Job Description
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: Involves heavier lifting and tape measure use.
- Minimum 6 months of experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
- 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.
- Comfortable lifting 50 lbs.
- 1 year of manufacturing experience.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, vision, and dental. Enjoy frequent cookouts and employee appreciation events held quarterly. Employees may qualify for home makeovers and contractors receive benefits of an internal employee after being hired. Embrace our supportive and inclusive work environment.
Work Environment
This is a fully on-site position in West Des Moines, Iowa, working from 6am-2:30pm, five days a week. Prepare for busy seasons with 50-hour work weeks and required work on two Saturdays a month. Work in a manufacturing environment across three facilities, which are not temperature controlled. Team size averages around 100 employees per facility. Dress code includes work-appropriate shirts, jeans or shorts, and steel-toed shoes are mandatory.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, IA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.50/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)
This is a fully onsite position in West Des Moines,IA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 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.
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