General Production Worker

The General Production Worker operates and supports machinery that processes wire spools, monitors production runs, and performs basic assembly and inspection tasks to ensure product quality. This role involves repetitive, detail-oriented work with periods of downtime and may require sitting for most of the shift as well as occasional lifting of heavier materials.

The General Production Worker operates and supports machinery that processes wire spools, monitors production runs, and performs basic assembly and inspection tasks to ensure product quality. This role involves repetitive, detail-oriented work with periods of downtime and may require sitting for most of the shift as well as occasional lifting of heavier materials.

• Monitor spools of wire as they run through production machines to ensure smooth operation.
• Assist with feeding spools of wire through machines according to established procedures.
• Place wire onto spools, which may require sitting for the majority of the shift.
• Perform routine visual checks and inspections of parts to verify quality standards.
• Handle billets or bars and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary.
• Support general labor and production tasks as directed to maintain workflow.
• Follow safety guidelines and use required personal protective equipment at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area within the manufacturing environment.

• Ability to perform general labor and production tasks in a manufacturing setting.
• Comfort with monotonous, repetitive work and periods of downtime.
• Capability to sit for an entire shift when required.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds safely.
• Basic machine operation support, including feeding and monitoring wire spools.
• Attention to detail for performing quality checks and inspections on parts.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment.
• Reliability and consistency in attendance and task completion.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Altoona, PA.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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 besubject 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 Altoona,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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:  | 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.

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.