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Aerotek General Production Worker in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Job Title: Production Worker

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated General Production Worker to join our team in the Sheet Bay. In this role, you will be responsible for pulling and fabricating various metal materials processed for specific customer orders. You will follow work orders, read directions, and operate various machinery. We offer comprehensive training and certification for crane and forklift operations.

Responsibilities

  • Follow work orders and read directions

  • Pull steel stock and read tape measures accurately

  • Operate cranes and forklifts (training and certification provided)

  • Run a sideloader

  • Operate saws and burn operators

  • Lift up to 70 lbs (buddy lifting for heavier items)

  • Work in a safety-first environment

Essential Skills

  • 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing setting

  • Proficiency with hand and power tools

  • Experience in metal fabrication and assembly

  • Ability to read tape measures to 1/16" or 1/8"

  • Capability to perform heavy lifting and operate machinery

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Willingness to train individuals with a good attitude and attendance

  • Experience using grinders, shears, press brakes, and saws

  • Ability to work in a team environment

Why Work Here?

Within 90 days of being hired, you will have a review with potential for a pay increase. We operate Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, providing a stable work schedule. Enjoy occasional company lunches and great benefits, including good coverage and a 401K plan. You can earn up to 3 weeks of vacation within your first year of being hired.

Work Environment

You will be working in a metal/steel service center with large pieces of steel and heavy machinery. The environment has good air circulation due to high ceilings but can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Safety is a top priority, with weekly safety training sessions. The team environment is supportive, although it can get loud and busy with frequent forklift movements during peak times. The current opening is for 2 first shift stock pullers, with work hours starting at 8 am and lasting for 8-10 hours depending on work completion.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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.

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