Production Associate

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Production Associate / Crane Operator (1st Shift) Job Description This role supports a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility that produces small metal parts for vehicles using large stamping presses, welding stations, and production lines. You will operate production equipment, handle materials, perform quality checks, and assist with crane operations while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. The position requires a hands-on, "no job is too small" mindset and the flexibility to support multiple areas, including machine operation, material handling, and quality auditing as needed. Additional Skills & Qualifications Must have overhead crane operating experience Why Work Here? The company offers a supportive, family-oriented culture that celebrates milestones and special occasions, creating a workplace where people feel valued and connected. Team members benefit from clear opportunities for growth, including the ability to advance into lead operator or supervisor roles based on performance and initiative. Night shift employees receive a shift differential, and both day and night shifts enjoy convenient access to on-site food trucks. Leadership remains actively engaged on the production floor and is committed to continuously improving the work environment, ensuring that feedback is heard and acted upon. The facility provides stable scheduling without rotating shifts, along with recent pay rate increases and the potential for additional raises based on performance and attendance. Work Environment This position is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility that produces automotive metal components using large stamping presses, welding stations, and production lines. Team members stand on their feet for 8-10 hour shifts and work at individual stations while remaining closely connected to a broader production team. The environment involves regular material handling, including pushing carts, moving coils, and operating equipment such as overhead cranes, pallet jacks, lathes, and grinding machines. Shifts are structured without rotation, offering predictable schedules across day and night shifts. The facility emphasizes safety, teamwork, and communication, with frequent interaction among production, quality, and shipping teams. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $15.50 - $19.00/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 San Antonio,TX.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

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.