**Production Associate – Hands-On Work, Great Benefits, Real Growth** Ready to join a team where your work truly makes an impact? As a **Production Associate** , you’ll play a key role in creating quality rubber‑molded products that customers rely on every day. This is hands-on, steady, rewarding work perfect for someone who likes staying active, learning new skills, and being part of a dependable, supportive team. **What You’ll Do** In this role, you’ll work with a rubber injection molding machine from start to finish. Your day will include: + Operating the molding machine safely and efficiently + Loading raw parts into the machine + Removing finished parts once the cycle is complete + Trimming excess rubber to create clean, quality products + Performing quality checks to ensure every piece meets the right standards + Repeating the process until each production run is completed If you enjoy hands-on work that keeps you moving, you’ll thrive here. **What You Bring** + Experience in **production, general labor, or general manufacturing** + **Ability to work with hand tools, assemble parts, and package finished product** + **Comfort operating machines or learning new equipment** Your attention to detail and work ethic will make you stand out. **Why You’ll Love Working Here** We take care of our people. That means competitive pay **plus** : + **401(k) match** + **Annual bonuses** and **raises** + **Health and dental insurance** + **Life and disability coverage** + **Paid time off** + **A stable career path with room for growth** You’re not just clocking in, you’re building a long-term opportunity. **Your Work Environment** + A well-organized manufacturing setting + A **well-ventilated** work space for comfort + A team-focused atmosphere where everyone supports each other If you like to work with your hands and enjoy seeing the results of your effort in real time, this is the place for you. Ready for a job that offers stability, great benefits, and a team that actually values your work? **Apply today and take the next step in your manufacturing career.** **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Big Lake, MN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/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 Big Lake,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 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.