**Job Title: Production Associate** **Job Description** This position involves working with advanced fuel systems, specifically manufacturing CNG fuel storage systems and tanks for trucks and big rigs. The role requires the ability to accurately interpret and prepare detailed work instructions and procedures while demonstrating proficiency in the use of assembly tools, fixtures, and specialized equipment. **Responsibilities** + Assist with filament winding operations, including resin application and tool maintenance. + Support rotomolding processes through material preparation and boss recovery tasks. + Perform tank labeling and foam dome installation with precision and care. + Assemble and package products to meet or exceed quality standards and delivery timelines. + Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items. + Clean and lubricate equipment. + Load and provide raw materials such as resin and paxon. + Support filament winding tasks such as resin squeezing, tool cleaning, and setting up floor mats. + Dispose of all scrap resin, fiber, and cardboards. + Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards. + Work at various stations including Rotomold Operator, Trailer Assembler, Tube Bending, and Adapter, Volumetric, EOL Domes/Labels. **Essential Skills** + Mechanically inclined with at least 1.5 years of machine operation or production/manufacturing experience. + Experience and proficiency with hand and power tools. + Ability to interpret visual instruction sheets or blueprints. + Knowledge of composite materials such as resin, epoxy, kevlar, pre-preg, fiberglass, and carbon fiber. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with a torque wrench is a plus. + Experience with visual instruction sheets or routers is beneficial but not mandatory. **Why Work Here?** The position offers a full benefits package, including PTO and vacation time, as well as a 401k plan. Employees who perform well and maintain good attendance have the opportunity to transition to permanent status after 720 hours. **Work Environment** The work environment is a very clean, large manufacturing facility with multiple machines running, offering a comfortable setting that is not overly industrial. The position requires working 1st shift from Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, or 2nd shift from Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, with mandatory overtime that may include 12-hour days and Saturdays. Steel-toed boots are required. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Forest, CA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Lake Forest,CA. **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.