General Production Worker

Location

St. Charles, IL

Shift

First: 6am - 2:30pm

Second: 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Pay

First: $17

Second: $18

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated individuals to operate industrial sewing machines in the manufacturing of medical device parts. You will receive comprehensive training in a week-long class followed by mentorship on the production floor to ensure you understand the production process. Your role will involve setting up sewing machines with the correct thread, increasing production output to expected levels, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and ensuring products meet quality standards. This position requires prolonged periods of sitting to operate sewing machines and the ability to identify and report machine issues promptly.

Responsibilities

Operate industrial sewing machines to manufacture medical device parts.Participate in a week-long training class and receive mentorship on the production floor.Set up sewing machines with the correct thread.Increase production count to expected output level within 13 weeks.Maintain a clean and safe work environment.Sit for extended periods to operate sewing machines.Report issues with sewing machines to maintenance promptly.Ensure products meet quality standards.

Essential Skills

Attention to DetailAbility to thrive in a fast-paced production environmentSewingIndustrial sewingInspection

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with industrial sewingFamiliarity with GMPExperience in medical device manufacturing

Why Work Here?

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for advancement, as demonstrated by our Director of Operations, who started in this very position. Our company culture is built on respect and a genuine desire to see each employee succeed. We provide ongoing training and a structured pay increase system through four levels of proficiency.

Work Environment

The work environment is a clean GMP space with 75% industrial sewing machines. Although not climate controlled, fans are available to help with cooling in hotter months. The company is diverse, with over 800 employees and multiple languages spoken. Shifts include 1st shift from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with options for an earlier start and voluntary Saturday hours, and 2nd shift from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, also with extended hours and voluntary Saturday work available.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Charles, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St. Charles,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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