Job Title: Production AssociateJob DescriptionThis role supports a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility by operating production lines, handling materials, and performing quality checks on small metal parts and fuel lids used in vehicles. You will work with a variety of equipment, including stamping presses, welding stations, cranes, lathes, and grinding machines, while maintaining strong attention to detail and consistently high productivity. The position requires a hands-on, team-oriented individual who takes initiative, embraces a no job is too small mindset, and can adapt to different tasks across production, quality, and material handling.Responsibilities
- Operate production lines to manufacture small metal parts for automotive components using large stamping presses, small machine welding stations, and related equipment.
- Push carts of product and move materials throughout the facility to keep production flowing smoothly.
- Perform lifting and general labor tasks, including repeatedly lifting items up to and above shoulder height as needed.
- Maintain a high level of attention to detail and ensure all work meets established quality standards.
- Demonstrate strong initiative by proactively addressing tasks, supporting teammates, and keeping work areas organized.
- Maintain high attendance and arrive on time for every scheduled shift to support continuous production operations.
- Operate cranes or assist with crane operation to move and organize large metal coils safely and efficiently.
- Work independently or with another team member to complete material handling and production support activities.
- Perform quality checks on fuel lids to ensure they meet customer and internal standards, and complete general production tasks related to fuel lid manufacturing.
- Serve as a link between production and shipping by double-checking products, helping build pallets based on customer orders, and ensuring orders are accurate and complete.
- Support team productivity by monitoring output, verifying quality, and assisting colleagues as needed.
- Set up press and weld machines by adjusting settings, preparing equipment, and ensuring machines are ready for production runs.
- Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues on machinery and escalate problems when necessary.
- Conduct quality process audits on small metal parts, primarily through visual inspection, and perform minor dimensional checks when required to determine if further inspection is needed.
- Read diagrams and work instructions carefully to confirm that team members follow processes and job-specific procedures correctly.
- Report audit findings to the quality team after reviewing press, weld, conveyance, and quality processes, using an iPad or other digital tools to document results.
- Walk the production floor regularly to observe processes, identify issues, and support continuous improvement.
- Provide constructive feedback to team members and leadership when quality or process concerns arise.
- Use lathes and grinding machines to sharpen welding tips for the welding department, ensuring equipment is ready and in good condition.
- Handle materials for manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, and receiving activities, including loading, packing, picking, and general labor tasks.
- Perform assembly, order selection, inventory support, pallet jack operation, and packing duties as needed to support overall operations.
- Interpret and understand all work instructions accurately and complete all required paperwork related to the position.
- Remain open to additional job duties, including machine operating and other assigned tasks, to meet changing production needs.
- Collaborate with a team while working at an individual station, communicating effectively to maintain safety, quality, and productivity.
Essential Skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced production facility or warehouse environment.
- Ability to stand on your feet for 810 hours per shift and up to 10+ hours per day as needed.
- Ability to lift 30+ pounds repeatedly and lift items overhead multiple times during a shift.
- Strong attention to detail when performing production and quality tasks.
- High level of initiative and a no job is too small attitude toward all tasks.
- Consistent, reliable attendance and the ability to show up on time every day.
- Capability to interpret and understand written work instructions and diagrams.
- Ability to complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
- Comfort working with manufacturing equipment such as stamping presses, welding stations, cranes, lathes, and grinding machines.
- Willingness to be open to other job duties, including machine operation, as requested.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, receiving, or general production environments.
- Experience in material handling, including pushing carts, moving materials, and using pallet jacks.
- Experience with assembly, order selecting, picking, packing, loading, and general labor tasks.
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort adjusting machine settings and performing basic troubleshooting.
- Experience with quality inspection, visual checks, and basic dimensional checks on manufactured parts.
- Familiarity with reading diagrams, following detailed instructions, and adhering to established processes.
- Experience using digital tools such as tablets or iPads to record data or report findings.
- Interest in leadership responsibilities, such as supporting line lead activities, checking productivity, and assisting with pallet building based on customer orders.
- Ability to communicate feedback constructively to team members and supervisors.
- Comfort working with cranes or assisting crane operators to move large metal coils.
Why Work Here?The organization offers a supportive, family-oriented culture that recognizes special occasions and fosters a sense of community among team members. You will have clear opportunities to grow into lead operator or supervisor roles, with performance and attendance contributing to future pay increases. The facility provides a stable schedule with no rotating shifts and offers a shift differential for night roles. Team members enjoy on-site amenities such as food trucks for both day and night shifts, and leadership remains actively engaged in making the workplace better for everyone through caring, hands-on management and continuous improvement of the work environment.Work EnvironmentYou will work in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment that supports comfort and safety throughout your shift. The role requires standing on your feet for 810 hours per shift, performing repetitive lifting and material handling tasks, and working at an individual station while remaining closely connected to a team. The facility includes large stamping presses, small machine welding stations, production lines, cranes, lathes, grinding machines, and material handling equipment such as pallet jacks. Shifts are structured without rotation, and both day and night shifts are available. The environment emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety and quality standards while maintaining steady production flow. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe 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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.
About Aerotek
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.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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