General Production Worker

Job Title:

General Production Job Description This general production role focuses on inspecting and packaging plastic parts in a clean, modern manufacturing environment. You will work in small teams to ensure products meet strict quality standards, support smooth production flow, and follow established safety and company procedures. Over time, you can grow into more advanced paths such as Extrusion Operator or Machine Technician, taking on greater responsibility for overseeing jobs and adjusting equipment. Responsibilities Inspect finished plastic parts to ensure they meet customer quality standards and company specifications. Work collaboratively in teams of 2-3 people to complete production tasks efficiently. Identify and remove defective or non‑conforming parts from the production line. Pack, label, and seal finished products according to job order and packing instructions. Read and understand job orders, packing instructions, and related documentation. Operate grinders as needed to remove scrap material and support production flow. Change plastic rolls as required to maintain continuous production. Communicate quality concerns, machine issues, or process problems to supervisors or appropriate personnel promptly. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in line with company standards. Follow all safety, quality, and company policies and procedures at all times.

For the Extrusion Operator path:

oversee each job that runs on the extruder and ensure each job is completed correctly and on time.

For the Extrusion Operator path:

monitor the extruder during production and troubleshoot any problems that arise.

For the Machine Technician path:

adjust machine settings as necessary to ensure parts remain within acceptable quality standards.

For the Machine Technician path:

partner closely with inspector packers to perform and verify quality checks. Essential Skills Experience working in plastic manufacturing environments. Plastic extrusion experience. Experience with basic production tasks such as packaging, inspection, and packing. Ability to operate or learn to operate production machinery, including grinders and related equipment. Capability to read and understand job orders, instructions, and basic production documentation. Strong attention to detail for identifying defective or non‑conforming parts. Commitment to following safety, quality, and company policies and procedures. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience working in a cleanroom or GMP production environment. Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing setting. Comfort working as part of a small, collaborative team. Willingness to learn additional skills to support advancement into Extrusion Operator or Machine Technician paths. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middleton, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Middleton,WI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 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.