Production Associate

Job Description

Join our team as a Production Associate, where you will play a vital role in manufacturing high-quality tile decking and rooftop patio products. Our products are designed for both residential and commercial applications, offering superior quality and durability. As a Production Associate, you will operate manufacturing equipment, utilize hand and power tools, finish products, and ensure equipment runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment and use hand and power tools to fabricate and assemble products.
• Perform quality control checks on production.
• Assemble and package products according to specifications.
• Set up manufacturing equipment for custom orders and designs.
• Read and understand work orders and blueprints.
• Complete paperwork for shipping and receiving.
• Perform repetitive assembly tasks using hand and power tools, and automated equipment.
• Operate adhesive machines to bond tile and substrate materials.
• Pull inventory to fulfill orders and construct crates for outgoing shipments.
• Perform light fabrication tasks such as drilling, measuring, cutting, and sawing for product sub-assembly.

Essential Skills

• Strong skills with hand and power tools.
• General labor and assembly experience.
• Proficiency in machine operation.
• Basic blueprint reading ability.
• Experience in quality control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Carpentry skills are a plus.
• Manufacturing and mechanical skills are a plus.
• Ability to understand and execute work orders.

Why Work Here?

Be a part of a smaller shop where you're more than just a number. Experience significant growth potential within the company, which has already achieved 300% growth this year. Enjoy first shift hours and the opportunity to work closely with leadership, as the company president is present in-house every day. Look forward to a potential new facility in 2025 and benefit from paid vacation after six months, employee stipends during occasional travel, and occasional overtime availability. We offer a competitive starting pay, a 401K plan, and a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic environment with multiple machines running and a variety of inventory and shelving units. The facility occasionally becomes dirtier due to the nature of the work, but is manageable with a team size of fewer than 25 people, fostering a close-knit atmosphere.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eldridge, IA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Eldridge,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

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.

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.