Job Description
Job Title: General Production Worker 1st Shift Payrate: $19.50 an hour//Paid Weekly! Job Description The General Production Worker supports machine operators in a metal fabrication shop by assisting with the operation of various fabricating machines, handling metal workpieces, and preparing finished products for shipment. This role helps ensure that metal sheets are accurately cut, shaped, and bent according to specifications while maintaining a safe and efficient production environment.
Responsibilities - Assist machine operators in tending fabricating machines such as cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, forming machines, and folding machines that cut, shape, and bend metal sheets.
- Position workpieces against stops or align layout marks with dies or blades to ensure accurate cutting, shaping, and bending.
- Support machine operation by monitoring workpieces to detect defects and identifying signs of machine malfunction.
- Help measure workpiece dimensions to verify accuracy and confirm that machine operations meet required specifications.
- Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces to ensure product quality and safe handling.
- Perform minor machine maintenance tasks such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces under guidance.
- Assist machine operators with machine setup, including preparing materials and organizing workpieces for processing.
- Stack, mark, pack, and transport finished workpieces to the shipping area in an organized and efficient manner.
- Build crates and skids needed to pack finished products securely for shipping.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area to support safety and productivity in the metal shop.
Essential Skills - Experience in production, general labor, or general production work in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Ability to assist with machine operation, including working with cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, forming machines, and folding machines.
- Basic understanding of working with metal materials in a shop or production setting.
- Ability to measure workpiece dimensions accurately and follow layout marks, stops, and alignment instructions.
- Capability to identify visible workpiece defects and recognize potential machine malfunctions.
- Skill in safely removing burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from metal workpieces.
- Capacity to perform minor maintenance tasks such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces.
- Physical ability to stack, pack, and transport finished workpieces and build crates and skids for shipping.
- One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications - Prior experience in assembly or general production roles is beneficial.
- Experience in general labor within a metal shop or manufacturing environment is an advantage.
- Comfort working around industrial machinery and tools in a production setting.
- Willingness to learn machine setup procedures and follow established safety and operating guidelines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with machine operators and other production team members.
Why Work Here? You join a hands-on, team-oriented production environment where learning on the job and growing your skills is encouraged. The role offers consistent daytime hours that support work-life balance, along with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in metal fabrication and industrial production. You work alongside supportive colleagues in a setting that values reliability, safety, and steady, dependable work.
Work Environment This role is based in a metal shop environment operating from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You work around industrial fabricating machines and metal materials, performing physical tasks such as lifting, stacking, and packing. The setting is active and production-focused, with an emphasis on safety procedures and proper handling of tools and equipment.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elkton, MD.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Elkton,MD.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.
About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Day shift