Production Associate

Job Title: Overhead Crane Operator

Job Description

The Production Associate supports a high-volume manufacturing operation that produces small metal parts for automotive vehicles using large stamping presses, welding stations, and production lines. This role involves a mix of production line work, material handling, machine support, and quality checks, requiring strong attention to detail, reliability, and a willingness to take on a variety of tasks as needed.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy hands-on work, and believe that no job is too small, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that values its employees, promotes from within, and offers a supportive, family-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and production lines
• Move materials throughout the facility
• Push carts and lift products as needed
• Follow work instructions and safety procedures
• Assist with machine operation and other duties as assigned

• Safely operate overhead cranes to move materials throughout the facility
• Transport products to designated workstations and production areas
• Support production teams by ensuring materials are available when needed
• Follow all safety procedures and company standards

Essential Skills

• Ability to stand for 8-10 hour shifts
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs repeatedly
• Manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred
• Strong attendance and work ethic
• Team player with a "no job is too small" attitude

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with crane operation or assisting with crane-related tasks.
• Experience moving and organizing large metal coils or similar heavy materials.
• Interest in leadership and good tenure for potential line lead responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively with a team while managing an individual workstation.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with machine setup and adjusting machine settings.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for production and welding equipment.
• Experience conducting quality checks and visual inspections in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with reading diagrams and following detailed process instructions.
• Experience using tablets or iPads for reporting and documentation.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, order selecting, picking, packing, loading, and general material handling.
• Ability to handle general labor tasks in a production or warehouse setting.

Why Work Here?

• Climate-controlled manufacturing facility
• Family-oriented culture that celebrates employees and special occasions
• Food trucks available for both day and night shifts
• No rotating schedules
• Leadership team that genuinely cares about employees
• Opportunities for advancement into Lead Operator and Supervisor roles
• Potential for an additional $1.00-$2.00 per hour increase based on attendance and performance after conversion

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility focused on stamping and welding small metal parts for automotive applications. Production Associates stand on their feet for 8–10 hour shifts while working at individual stations that are integrated into a team-oriented production line, ensuring that no one is fully isolated. The environment involves regular material handling, use of large stamping presses, welding stations, lathes, grinding machines, and standard warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks. The pace is fast, with consistent movement around the facility, pushing carts, and handling products and materials throughout the shift.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX.

The pay range for this position is $15.50 - $19.00/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 San Antonio,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 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.