Production Associate

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Production Associate Job Description As a Production Associate, you will play a crucial role in the production process by operating the ingot casting line, densimeter, and pour station, while ensuring the proper level of ladle. You will be responsible for furnace charging, including measuring levels, operating controls, and charging materials using calculation methods. Additionally, you will manage furnace exhaust, pump control operations, and circulation handling with skimming and shipping. Your role will also involve furnace tapping and operating forklifts, front-end loaders, spectrometers, and milling and sanding machines. Maintaining accurate operational records and assisting in training team members are also key aspects of this position. Responsibilities Operate the ingot casting line and densimeter. Ensure proper levels at the pour station and manage ladle operations. Perform furnace charging by measuring levels and operating furnace controls. Utilize calculation methods for weighing materials in pounds and kilograms. Manage furnace exhaust by operating damper and door controls. Understand and operate pump controls effectively. Handle circulation, including skimming and shipping. Perform furnace tapping with proper techniques. Operate forklifts and front-end loaders safely. Utilize spectrometers, milling, and sanding machines. Maintain and monitor accurate operational records. Assist in training and directing inexperienced team members. Essential Skills Proficiency in operating forklifts and general machinery. Experience in general labor and production environments. Ability to operate hand tools and equipment safely. Additional Skills & Qualifications Commitment to safety and quality standards. Ability to maintain productivity and communicate effectively with management. Positive behaviors toward colleagues and a willingness to learn and improve skills. Why Work Here? Join a dynamic team where you can develop your skills and advance your career in a supportive environment. Enjoy the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery and be part of a company that values safety, quality, and productivity. Experience a workplace that promotes learning and improvement, ensuring personal and professional growth. Work Environment This position operates in a hot, dusty, and noisy plant environment, requiring adaptability and resilience. The work schedule follows a 2x3x2 pattern, with shifts from 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Troy, MO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.15 - $21.15/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 Troy,MO.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 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.