**Job Title: Production Associate** **Job Description:** We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Production Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will be able to use basic tools and inspection equipment to ensure the production of high-quality parts. This role involves minor equipment maintenance, securing first piece inspections after setups, and reporting production data effectively. **Essential Skills:** + Proficiency in using basic production tools. + Experience with inspection equipment and gauges. + Ability to produce high-quality parts consistently. + Capability to perform minor equipment maintenance. + Effective communication and teamwork skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications:** + One-year related experience + Previous experience as a machine operator. **Work Environment:** This position is based in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility. The role requires prolonged periods of standing, frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs, occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs, and the use of hands for various tasks. Candidates must have depth perception, color vision, close vision, and peripheral vision. **Job Type & Location:** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orangeburg, South Carolina. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00 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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Orangeburg,SC. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 22, 2024. **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 – 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 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. 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.