Production Associate

Now Hiring: Production Associate

Build the Future with Your Hands—Right Here in Lima, NY

Location: Lima, NY

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $20.50/hr $500 SIGN ON BONUS

️Apply By: December 25, 2025

Workplace: 100% Onsite

Why This Isn’t Just Another Job

This is your chance to step into the heartbeat of advanced manufacturing—where precision meets purpose, and every shift shapes the future. As a Production Associate, you’ll be more than a machine operator—you’ll be a craftsman of quality, a guardian of performance, and a key player in a team that powers industries worldwide.

️What You’ll Do

• Slit with precision: Transform massive rolls of filter media into exact widths—your accuracy drives product excellence.
• Pleat with purpose: Operate high-tech pleating machines to create folds that define durability and function.
• Own the process: Load machines, manage inventory, and handle returns with confidence and control.
• Cut with care: Shape pleated materials using a bandsaw—your craftsmanship matters.
• Move with muscle: Lift up to 50 lbs and keep production flowing with energy and efficiency.

What You Bring

• Real-world experience in manufacturing or production
• Comfort with machinery and a natural sense for smooth operations
• A sharp eye for detail and quality control
• A strong work ethic and a collaborative mindset

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Impact: Your work directly affects the performance of products used across industries.
• Growth: Learn specialized skills in machine operation and production processes.
• Opportunity: Contract-to-hire means this could be the start of a long-term career.
• Team Culture: Join a crew that values precision, pride, and people.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Pay: $20.50/hr

Eligible Benefits May Include:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation, or Sick Leave

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lima, NY.

This is a Permanent position based out of Lima, NY.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lima,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 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.