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Job Title: Production AssociateJob DescriptionJoin our team as a Production Associate, where you will play a crucial role in manufacturing diamond blades and core bits for the construction, stone, and mining industries. This position offers a starting wage of $18/hr on the 1st shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday), with opportunities for overtime, including Saturday shifts. You will be cross-trained in various areas such as dressing, packaging, painting, grinding, CET printing, and stamping. Flexibility and teamwork are essential as you will shift between different production roles and locations as needed.Hard Skills• Train to use tensioning machine and outside grinding• Work with large blades and heavy lifting (50+ lbs)• Operate multiple machines and cross-train with polishing machine• Radius grinding with hand dexterity for small parts• Material picking to feed production line• Laser welding machine operation• Measure and cut arbor holes using laser cutter or machine• Basic math skills• Mechanical aptitude• Basic computer skills with experience using Windows applicationsSoft Skills• Reliability and punctuality• Willingness to learn and help in various departments• Attention to detail• Team-oriented• Safety-conscious• Good attitudeJob TypeThis is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 5 Month(s).Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Irvine, California.Work EnvironmentYou will work in a warehouse environment with 120 employees across 1st and 2nd shifts. The conditions include erratic temperature control (hot in summer, cold in winter), noise, dust, and other particles. You must be able to frequently lift up to 35 lbs, stand/sit for extended periods, and perform repetitive bending, reaching, and climbing. Steel-toed shoes and safety glasses are required, and PPE will be provided.About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.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.