Press Operator

Press Operator

As a Press Operator, you will play a crucial role in the production process by operating machines or assembly equipment to create parts or products. You will be responsible for maintaining production documentation, handling work pieces, and ensuring product quality through inspection.

Responsibilities

Operate machines or assembly equipment to manufacture parts or products.

Properly maintain all production documentation.

Position inserts, hand loads, and work pieces on machines.

Remove finished products from machines, unless done robotically.

Visually inspect 100% of products for surface and dimension defects.

Complete all secondary operations on parts as noted in the quality book, such as trimming and adding fasteners.

Fill in appropriate information on labels and associated documentation for products.

Package products for shipment.

Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to all Environmental Management System guidelines for recycling.

Essential Skills

1+ year of manufacturing experience.

Experience in machine operation, production, assembly, and quality control.

Why Work Here?

Once you become a direct employee, you will enjoy competitive wages, employee referral bonuses, and perfect attendance bonuses. The benefits package is rich, including medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability (company paid), a robust wellness program, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) retirement plan with matching.

Work Environment

The work environment is in a plastic injection automotive plant, which is relatively clean for an automotive facility. The environment is non-temp controlled and can be loud. The summer schedule for July and August varies weekly, with shifts including day and night hours. The regular schedule will resume in September, with a similar shift pattern.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saline, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00 / 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 Saline, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.