General Production Worker

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General Production Worker - Painting and Assembly Job Description This role focuses on preparing and painting leather and composite helmets, performing minor assembly, and ensuring all products meet quality and technical standards. You will work hands-on in a manufacturing environment, using spray painting equipment, following detailed procedures, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workspace. Responsibilities Prepare leather and composite helmets for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and ensuring proper surface preparation according to defined procedures. Operate spray guns to apply primer, paint, and protective coatings with correct pattern coverage and finish, meeting specified color, viscosity, and thickness requirements. Perform visual and dimensional quality checks on painted helmets to identify defects, verify consistency, and ensure adherence to technical and quality standards. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of appropriate cleaners, materials, and methods for paint application and surface preparation. Follow all safety procedures, guidelines, and best practices while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work area. Accurately complete all required production and quality control documentation in a timely manner. Assist with minor assembly of helmet components by following detailed instructions, parts lists, and specifications. Prepare work to be accomplished by reading procedures, parts lists, and work orders, and by gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials needed for each task. Follow detailed assembly and production instructions, processes, and procedures to ensure consistent, repeatable results. Support organizational goals by performing tasks that align with core values, continuous improvement, and growth plans. Collaborate with team members to ensure production targets, quality expectations, and safety standards are met. Perform other related duties as assigned to support production, painting, and assembly operations. Essential Skills Minimum 2 years of experience in painting, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment. Proficiency in spray painting using spray guns, including applying primer, paint, and protective coatings to specified color, viscosity, and thickness. Demonstrated experience in painting preparation work, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface preparation. Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills to follow work orders, procedures, and documentation requirements. Strong attention to detail and a clear understanding of what constitutes a good, high-quality finished product. Ability to use fine motor skills to piece and assemble unique materials and components accurately. Capability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively as part of a production team. Willingness to follow Lean manufacturing concepts and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. Ability to maintain a clean, organized workspace and consistently follow safety procedures and guidelines. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in general production, general labor, or assembly within a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with helmet or similar product assembly processes. Exposure to mechanical design concepts, injection molding, or related manufacturing processes. Experience with or exposure to design tools such as SolidWorks is beneficial. Comfort working in a hands-on role and taking on multiple responsibilities as needed. Interest in supporting organizational growth and aligning work with core values and continuous improvement. Why Work Here? You will join a family-oriented organization that values hands-on contributors who are passionate about continuous improvement and making a meaningful impact. The culture emphasizes growth, innovation, and personal development, offering paid development time, bonus opportunities, and profit sharing to reward your contributions. You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, a 4% matching 401(k), medical, dental, group life insurance, AFLAC options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Above all, you will work in an environment that prioritizes an amazing culture, teamwork, and long-term success. Work Environment The role is based in a manufacturing environment where you will work as part of a hands-on production team. You will regularly handle parts, subassemblies, tools, and spray painting equipment while preparing and painting helmets and performing minor assembly tasks. The position requires a willingness to wear multiple hats, adapt to changing production needs, and actively participate in Lean manufacturing practices. The atmosphere is very family-oriented, collaborative, and focused on safety, organization, and continuous improvement. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Riverside, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Riverside,CA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 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.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.