**Job Title: Production Helper** **Job Description** Assist with the production of aluminum powder by loading raw material into machines, removing metal, and operating screening/blending equipment. **Responsibilities** + Load raw materials into machines and remove metal. + Screen, blend, and pack aluminum powder into 55-gallon drums, Supersacs, or railcars. + Operate blending towers and assist with furnace, screen, and blending operations. + Move packed materials and perform general housekeeping duties. + Adhere to strict safety protocols in a manufacturing environment, including working in varied weather conditions. **Essential Skills** + General production experience + Mechanical aptitude + Ability to operate machines and perform general labor tasks + Experience in construction, assembly, and machine operating + Proficiency with forklifts, hand tools, and power tools + Inspection and math skills + Experience with concrete and tape measure **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Physical stamina to lift 50 lbs and climb 3 flights of stairs multiple times during a shift + Willingness to work 2-12 hour, 24/7 rotating shifts + Comfortable working in an outdoor environment with extreme heat and cold + Ability to follow strict safety policies **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a $2 differential for weekend work, great company benefits, and a 401k plan once hired. There is potential for pay advancement within one year, making this a great opportunity for career growth. **Work Environment** The role is in an industrial manufacturing setting, with potential exposure to year-round outdoor conditions. The job follows a 2-2-3 schedule from 6:45 to 7, rotating between days and nights every 28 days. Candidates must be comfortable working in the elements, with small buildings available for warming up or cooling down as needed. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palmerton, PA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $26.10/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 Palmerton,PA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 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.