Entry level machine operator Jobs in USA

Job Title: General Production Worker
Job Description

The role involves transferring, stocking, loading, and unloading materials for production lines. The materials handled may include diffusers, holders, retainers, initiators, o-rings, end caps, sleeves, canisters, filters, tubes, disks, foil seals, springs, support barrels, shorting clips, labels, and generant. The position may also involve checking, correcting, or performing rework of inflators and conducting quality procedures and audits, including dimensional checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Transfer, stock, load, and unload materials for production lines.
• Handle various materials such as diffusers, holders, retainers, and more.
• Check, correct, or perform rework of inflators as necessary.
• Conduct quality procedures and audits, including dimensional checks.
• Perform visual inspections as required.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing
• Ability to stand or walk for 8 hours per day
• Comfortable dealing with explosives
• Tech-savvy as all equipment is automated
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 40 lbs regularly

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude is a plus for advancement opportunities

Why Work Here?

The company offers significant growth opportunities, including potential advancement to lead operator or supervisor roles. Employees with mechanical aptitude may transition into maintenance roles such as associate equipment tech or equipment tech. The company is experiencing growth, providing numerous opportunities for career development.

Work Environment

The work environment is a climate-controlled manufacturing setting with automated production equipment used for making airbag inflators. Employees must adhere to strict safety policies, including no lighters, matches, cigarettes, or vaping devices on site. Work is structured in shifts: 1st shift from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, 2nd shift from 2 PM to 10:30 PM, and 3rd shift from 10 PM to 6:30 AM. Employees must be willing to work 6-7 days per week, with rotating schedules to ensure equal opportunity for weekend time off. The first workday is always on a Tuesday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM before transitioning to the designated shift schedule.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Queen Creek, 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 Queen Creek,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 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.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.