Production Associate

Company: Aerotek
Location: Mesa
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Production Associate Job Description As a Production Associate, you will be responsible for transferring, stocking, loading, and unloading materials for the production lines. The materials you'll handle include diffusers, holders, retainers, initiators, o-rings, end caps, sleeves, canisters, filters, tubes, disks, foil seals, springs, support barrels, shorting clips, labels, and generant. You may also be required to check, correct, or perform rework of inflators and carry out quality procedures and audits, including dimensional checks and visual inspections as needed. Responsibilities Transfer, stock, load, and unload materials for production lines. Handle a variety of materials, such as diffusers, holders, and retainers. Check, correct, or perform rework of inflators. Perform quality procedures and audits, including dimensional checks. Conduct visual inspections as required. Essential Skills Previous experience in manufacturing. Ability to stand and walk for 8 hours per day, as there are no sitting work areas. Comfortable dealing with explosives. Tech-savvy with experience using automated equipment. Ability to lift, push, or pull 40 lbs regularly. Why Work Here? This role offers significant growth opportunities, with pathways to supervisory positions and roles such as associate equipment technicians and equipment technicians. The company supports career advancement for individuals who demonstrate mechanical aptitude. Work Environment You will work in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment with automated production equipment dedicated to making airbag inflators. Please note that items such as lighters, matches, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, vape pens, or e-cigarettes are not allowed on-site and must remain in your car. Work shifts include: 1st shift (6 AM – 2:30 PM), 2nd shift (2 PM – 10:30 PM), and 3rd shift (10 PM – 6:30 AM). The first day will be from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, after which you will commence your designated shift. Be prepared to work 6-7 days per week, with a rotating schedule that includes 6 days on and 2 consecutive days off. Regular work schedules are Monday to Friday, but weekend work may be required. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mesa, AZ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.55/hr. 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 Mesa,AZ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026. 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. Company Description 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. Company Description 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.

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