Production Associate

Job Title: Production Associate Job Description Join our dynamic team as a Production Associate, where you will follow established procedures to safely and efficiently complete assigned production tasks. You will operate equipment to meet production schedules, assemble, package, and label products while accurately recording production information. Your role will include performing inspections and quality checks, completing all required documents, and ensuring products meet specifications. You will also fix products that don't meet standards and collaborate with other teams to solve quality issues. Additionally, you will assist with equipment setup, calibration, and basic maintenance, share improvement ideas, and communicate potential issues while maintaining a clean work area. Your participation in efforts to improve efficiency and reduce waste is vital, along with supporting the companyu2019s safety culture to prevent accidents. Be prepared to work overtime when needed and learn other areas as required. Responsibilities + Follow procedures to safely and efficiently complete production tasks. + Operate equipment to meet production schedules. + Assemble, package, and label products; accurately record production information. + Perform inspections and quality checks; complete required documents. + Check products for correct size and appearance based on specifications. + Fix products that donu2019t meet standards and collaborate on quality issues. + Assist with equipment setup, calibration, and basic maintenance. + Support the team by sharing improvement ideas and communicating potential issues. + Be willing to learn and work in other areas as needed. + Maintain a clean work area and follow environmental protection practices. + Support the companyu2019s safety culture and help prevent accidents. + Participate in efforts to improve efficiency and reduce waste. + Work overtime when needed. Essential Skills + Attention to detail + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds + Packing orders + Cleanroom packaging + Inspection Additional Skills & Qualifications + Material handling + Production experience + Quality assurance + Assembly + Packing + Read & Write English + Reliable transportation Why Work Here? Become part of a global team of 7,500 employees thriving in an environment where you are supported and encouraged to be your best. We have invested significantly in communities around the world, with $10 million contributed in 2018 alone, bringing our total investment to $100 million. Enjoy nationwide opportunities, the potential for permanent positions, growth within a large company, and benefits for permanent employees. All shifts are available, ensuring work in a clean manufacturing facility. Work Environment The position is within a manufacturing environment. You must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation available for individuals with disabilities. The role requires frequent stooping and bending, and you will be regularly required to sit or stand and move about the facility. You should have the physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norwich, CT. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Norwich,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 1, 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: 2026-03-20