**General Production Associate – East Moline, IL** **Pay:** $16–$19/hour **Shift:** 1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM **Job Overview** We are seeking dependable **General Production Associates** to support multiple production lines handling heavy, medium, and small parts. This role involves loading, unloading, masking, and organizing components throughout the production process to ensure smooth workflow and quality output. **Key Responsibilities** + Load, unload, and mask components onto designated production lines + Pull parts in response to requests from various lines and departments + Remove completed parts and deliver parts/kits to the appropriate areas + Arrange parts on racks and place racks onto the assembly line conveyor + Clean metal surfaces as required + Follow detailed work instructions and support the production process + Maintain assigned tools and equipment + Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors + Perform physical tasks including bending, standing, reaching, lifting, and repetitive movements **Top Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in **general labor** , **production** , or **manufacturing** + **Ability to use basic hand tools** + **Strong communication and teamwork skills** + **Ability to follow written and verbal instructions** + **Reliability and attention to detail** + **Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment** **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Moline, IL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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 East Moline,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 9, 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.