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General Production Worker

Pay: $23/hour

Location: Kent, WA

Shifts Available: Swing & Night

Work Environment Details

The facility is a large industrial wire‑processing plant with areas of intense heat near molten zinc kettles and exposure to noise, fumes, moving equipment, and heavy materials. Temperature varies seasonally—hot in summer, cold in winter. Safety is essential due to chemical usage and the nature of the equipment.

Schedule:

• Swing: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

• Night: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

• Day: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• Work cycle: 12 days on, followed by 2 days off

Position Summary

A long‑established wire manufacturing company—one of the largest on the West Coast—is looking to add Production Workers to support its galvanizing operations. This role is hands‑on and fast‑paced, working in a heavy‑industrial environment where wire products are coated and processed for use in construction, agriculture, transportation, telecommunications, and multiple industrial applications. The galvanizing line is a loud, high‑heat workspace that requires strict attention to safety and comfort working at elevated heights.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee multiple stages of the galvanizing line, including payoff systems, cleaning sections, zinc baths, cooling units, and wire‑winding equipment

• Load raw wire into the line and maintain consistent flow throughout the process

• Examine wire for correct coating thickness, surface quality, zinc adhesion, and overall diameter accuracy

• Make machine adjustments such as regulating temperature, line speed, tension, and coating parameters to stay within spec

• Safely handle materials such as zinc ingots, flux, and production additives

• Perform basic mechanical tasks: clearing blockages, cleaning equipment, swapping out worn parts, and escalating mechanical concerns

• Follow all required safety practices, including PPE usage, lockout/tagout, and hot‑metal procedures

Required Skills & Experience

• Prior production, labor, or warehouse experience

• Mechanical aptitude and comfort operating industrial machinery

• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures closely

• Dependable attendance and ability to work well with others

• Comfortable working around heat sources and at elevated heights

Preferred Qualifications

• Stable work history with at least 2–3 years at previous employer

• Experience working in high‑heat industrial environments

• Willingness to train on night shifts

• Positive, team‑focused attitude

Why You’ll Want This Role

This is a direct‑hire , long‑term position with a company that has been operating for nearly 100 years. Employees work in a union‑supported environment known for stability, strong culture, and dependable leadership.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Kent, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47840.00 - $47840.00/yr.

Benefits: • Medical • Dental • Vision • Health Savings Account • Dependent Care FSA • Company Paid Base Life Insurance • Life and AD&D Insurance • EAP • 401(k) – through the Teamsters Union • Pension – through the Teamsters Union • 9 Paid Holidays • Paid vacation & sick time

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kent,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 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.