**Job Title: Production Worker** **Job Description** Assist the Line Lead with changeovers and start-ups. Stage and load raw materials while maintaining the integrity of the material, and without interrupting the flow of the raw materials. Assist with auxiliary work such as bagging, drying, grinding, and tooling. Identify tasks that need attention during down times. **Responsibilities** + Assist the Line Lead with changeovers and start-ups. + Stage and load raw materials while maintaining their integrity and ensuring a smooth flow. + Assist with auxiliary tasks including bagging, drying, grinding, and tooling. + Identify and complete tasks during down times to maintain productivity. **Essential Skills** + Experience with hand tools and power tools. + Mechanical aptitude and mechanically inclined. + Basic math skills. + Experience with machine operation and troubleshooting. + Ability to operate an extrusion machine. + General production and assembly experience. + Ability to use a tape measure accurately. + Experience with inspection, loading, and packaging. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to successfully complete the Machine Operator training within 3 months of hire. + Bi-lingual. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy weekly breakfasts on Thursdays, lunches, and company picnics. The week between Thanksgiving and Christmas is paid time off. Experience a small family feel company culture with lots of room for growth. **Work Environment** Work on the first shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) or second shift (3:00 PM-11:30 PM). Must be able to wear PPE on their face and/or arms for long periods of time. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pawcatuck, Connecticut. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50 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 Pawcatuck,CT. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 2025. **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.