Production Operator

Job Title: Production Operator

First shift only: 7am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Job Description

As a Production Operator, you will operate various presses to produce and process metallic friction materials used for brakes and clutches. Your role involves running machines to coat damaged materials to ensure correct hardness. You will also be trained to learn multiple department responsibilities and roles, while adhering to all applicable safety policies and procedures. Accurate reading of measurements is crucial to ensure the product meets quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate presses to produce and process metallic friction materials.
• Run machines to coat damaged materials for correct hardness.
• Train for multiple department responsibilities and roles.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Accurately read measurements to meet quality standards.

Essential Skills

• At least one year of previous manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in using micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Comfortable working with hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift 50lbs throughout the shift.
• Comfortable standing/working on feet for the entire shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined.
• Experience in production, machine operation, and press room.
• Forklift operation skills.

Why Work Here?

Join a union company that offers a strong benefits package, including a $0.75 pay increase after being hired directly, with subsequent increases every 90 days. Enjoy affordable medical coverage, fully paid dental and disability insurance, a flexible spending account, and life insurance. Benefit from paid time off, a retirement plan, vision insurance, and a 401k with company match up to 5%.

Work Environment

Work exclusively on the first shift from 7am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday, in a union environment with about 60 employees on the floor. The facility can be dirty due to dealing with powders, so candidates are encouraged to bring a change of clothes. Training with an experienced operator will be provided for the first week. Be prepared to work overtime, with a 56-hour weekly schedule in the press room once hired directly. A locker and company uniforms will be available after training.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Akron, OH.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Akron,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 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.