Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Helpers Production WorkerJob Description
The Helpers Production Worker supports metal finishing and passivation operations in a manufacturing environment by cleaning and preparing parts to precise specifications, inspecting finished work, coordinating material flow, and maintaining accurate documentation. This position is hands-on, involves working around industrial equipment, and is well suited for someone comfortable in a production setting and not afraid to get a little dirty. Training is provided on specific processes and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Maintain cleaning and passivation processes in strict accordance with validated procedures to ensure consistent quality and compliance.
- Clean and passivate parts to meet customer specifications and established internal procedures, following detailed instructions and standards.
- Examine and visually inspect cleaned parts to verify conformance to quality standards and identify any defects or nonconformities.
- Complete all required paperwork accurately and legibly, including production records, quality documentation, and inventory tracking forms.
- Coordinate with the production area to understand material needs and deliver inventory cut to the proper size using a saw or similar equipment.
- Maintain accurate in-process inventory tracking to ensure proper material flow and availability for production operations.
- Follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions to carry out daily tasks safely and efficiently.
- Use standard measuring and testing devices such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, radius gauges, optical comparators, and depth micrometers to verify part dimensions and quality.
- Operate basic hand tools, including wrenches and screwdrivers, to support cleaning, passivation, and material handling activities.
- Read and interpret detailed drawings and specifications to understand part requirements and processing instructions.
- Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety, and productivity.
- Stand for extended periods at the operator’s work area and walk between various machines and workstations as needed.
- Handle short-cycle, repetitive tasks and diversified operations requiring continuous mental and visual attention and constant alertness.
- Lift and move materials and parts weighing up to 25 pounds frequently during the shift.
- Adhere to all safety, quality, and operational procedures to maintain a clean, organized, and compliant production environment.
Essential Skills
- Comfort working in a manufacturing environment and willingness to perform hands-on tasks that may involve getting dirty.
- Ability to maintain and follow validated cleaning and passivation procedures with close attention to detail.
- Ability to clean and passivate metal parts to meet customer specifications and internal standards.
- Strong visual inspection skills to ensure parts conform to established quality requirements.
- Ability to complete documentation and production paperwork accurately and consistently.
- Basic production and general manufacturing experience, including familiarity with cleaning, visual inspection, and documentation.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, complicated drawings, and specifications.
- Math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure with whole numbers and fractions in both English and metric systems.
- Ability to use a handheld calculator and convert metric units to English units and vice versa.
- Ability to use standard measuring and testing devices such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, radius gauges, optical comparators, and depth micrometers.
- Ability to use common hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers safely and effectively.
- Reasoning skills and common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to stand for long periods, walk between machines, and perform repetitive tasks requiring continuous mental and visual attention.
- Ability to frequently lift and move items up to 25 pounds.
- 3+ years of work experience in metal finishing preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in metal finishing processes, including cleaning and passivation, is preferred.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or SolidWorks to support understanding of drawings and specifications.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting production and quality targets.
- Familiarity with general production operations, finishing processes, and inventory tracking.
- Comfort using saws or similar cutting equipment to cut inventory to specified sizes.
- Ability to handle diversified operations that require constant alertness and attention to detail.
- Openness to learning and receiving training on specific procedures and equipment used in the facility.
- Equivalent education and experience may be considered in place of direct metal finishing background.
Why Work Here?
This opportunity offers hands-on experience in a specialized metal finishing environment, with training provided on key processes and procedures. The assignment is structured, with the potential to transition to a longer-term or full-time role based on performance and business needs. You will work in a setting that values safety, accuracy, and independent work, while offering exposure to industrial technologies and quality-focused production practices.
Work Environment
This role is based in a manufacturing and production facility focused on metal finishing and passivation. The position reports into the production function and involves working around industrial equipment, measuring devices, and hand tools. You will spend most of the shift standing at the operator’s work area and walking between machines, performing short-cycle and repetitive tasks that require continuous mental and visual attention. The environment involves handling metal parts, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, radius gauges, optical comparators, depth micrometers, wrenches, and screwdrivers, and operating saws or similar equipment to cut inventory to size. The role requires frequent lifting and moving of items up to 25 pounds. The facility emphasizes adherence to safety procedures and proper handling of tools and materials, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Florence, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $20.00/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 Florence,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.
\nCompany Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.