General Production Worker

General Production Worker - Saint Charles, IL 2ND SHIFT 3PM - 11:30PM MONDAY-FRIDAY $18/HR Job Description As a General Production Worker, you will operate industrial sewing machines to manufacture medical device parts. You will receive training on industrial sewing machines in a one-week class, followed by mentorship on the production floor. Your tasks include setting up the sewing machine with the correct thread, increasing production count to the expected output level within 13 weeks, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and ensuring products meet quality standards. You will be seated for extended periods while operating the sewing machine, and assistance is available if issues arise. Responsibilities + Operate industrial sewing machines for medical device parts manufacturing. + Participate in a one-week training class and receive mentorship on the production floor. + Set up sewing machines with the correct thread. + Increase production count to the expected output level within 13 weeks. + Maintain a clean and safe work environment. + Ensure products meet quality standards. + Seek assistance for sewing machine issues. Essential Skills + Attention to detail. + Ability to meet production goals. + Experience or capability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with industrial sewing. + Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). + Experience in the medical device industry. Why Work Here? We offer opportunities for career growth and development, as demonstrated by our Director of Operations who started in this position 15 years ago. Our company culture is supportive and respectful, with everyone committed to your success. We provide continued training, and sewers can progress through four levels, each with an associated pay increase. Work Environment Join a diverse workforce at a contract manufacturing medical device company experiencing 30% growth. Our production floor is 75% industrial sewing machines, operating in a clean GMP environment. Hair and beard nets are required, and the facility is not climate-controlled, which can make it hot during summer months. Fans are provided for cooling. We accommodate multiple languages and offer shifts from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with the option to work extended hours and Saturdays voluntarily once production rates are met. #AeroJobsSTCIL Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Charles, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:u2022 Medical, dental & visionu2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospitalu2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableu2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)u2022 Short and long-term disabilityu2022 Health Spending Account (HSA)u2022 Transportation benefitsu2022 Employee Assistance Programu2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in St. Charles,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 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 u2013 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 companiesu2019 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.

Created: 2026-01-26