Production Associate

Company: Aerotek
Location: Troy
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Production Associate Job Description As a Production Associate, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks to ensure the efficient and effective operation of our production line. Key duties include operating the ingot casting line, managing densimeter operations, and ensuring proper ladle levels at the pour station. You will also be involved in furnace charging, which includes measuring levels, operating furnace controls, and weighing materials using scales. The role requires you to understand and manage furnace exhaust, pump control operations, and handle the circulation process, including skimming and shipping. Additionally, you will operate forklifts, front-end loaders, a spectrometer, and milling and sanding machines. Maintaining accurate operational records and assisting in training and directing other team members are also essential aspects of this position. Responsibilities Operate and maintain the ingot casting line. Manage densimeter operations. Ensure proper level of ladle at the pour station. Conduct furnace charging by measuring levels, operating controls, and weighing materials. Operate furnace exhaust, damper, and door controls. Understand and manage pump control operations. Handle circulation processes, including skimming and shipping. Execute furnace tapping techniques to unplug/plug the furnace. Operate forklifts and front-end loaders. Utilize spectrometer, milling, and sanding machines. Maintain accurate operational records. Assist in training and guiding inexperienced team members. Essential Skills Experience with forklift operation. General labor and production skills. Machine operating expertise. Ability to handle construction and hand tools. Additional Skills & Qualifications Commitment to safety and quality. Focus on productivity and effective communication with management. Demonstrated positive behaviors toward others. Willingness to learn and improve skills. Why Work Here? Join a dynamic team where safety, quality, and productivity are prioritized. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, with a supportive environment for skill improvement and career advancement. Work Environment This position operates in a hot, dusty, and noisy plant environment. The work schedule follows a 2x3x2 pattern, alternating between day shifts from 7am to 7pm and night shifts from 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 Jan 23, 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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