**Job Title: Production Associate** Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and physically capable Production Associate to join our team. The role involves handling metal automotive parts, ensuring their proper placement and quality. The work is straightforward yet physically demanding, involving frequent lifting of parts weighing 20-45 lbs every 2-3 minutes. Responsibilities + Lift and handle metal automotive parts weighing up to 40 lbs. + Unload parts into machines, ensuring they are clamped securely. + Conduct quality checks on products to ensure they meet standards. + Place products in bins according to part numbers and labeling. + Assist in part loading, with robots responsible for unloading and stacking. Essential Skills + Experience in performing physical work, including lifting 25-40 lbs frequently. + Background in industries requiring physical labor such as construction, farming, or landscaping. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with manufacturing, machine operation, and quality checks. + Familiarity with roles such as assembler or parts washer. Why Work Here? Join a team where your hard work is recognized and rewarded. Enjoy the benefit of working in a well-lit environment with opportunities for overtime, including double time pay on Sundays. Work Environment The role is based in a manufacturing setting characterized by a loud and busy atmosphere. The facility specializes in metal machining and is well-lit to ensure safety and visibility. Work hours vary with shifts from 8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, and 12am-8am, with frequent work on Saturdays and rare Sunday shifts offering double time pay. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Port Huron, Michigan. Pay rate= $16.50/hour **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 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 Yale,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025. **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.