Job Description

Job Title: Forging Production Worker

Job Description

The Production Worker supports daily forge operations in a heavy manufacturing environment, handling metals, operating basic tools, and performing general production tasks. This role involves working in a hot environment with frequent heavy lifting while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform general production and forge work, including handling and processing metal parts in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Lift, move, and position heavy materials and products throughout the production process while following safe lifting practices.
• Operate and use hand tools, power tools, and tape measures to complete production tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Inspect materials and finished products for quality, identifying defects or issues and reporting them promptly.
• Follow established manufacturing procedures and work instructions to meet production goals and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring tools and equipment are stored properly and safely.
• Work effectively as part of a production team, communicating clearly with coworkers and supporting overall workflow.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols related to working in a hot, heavy manufacturing and forge environment.

Essential Skills

• Experience in general production or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Comfort working in a hot environment and heavy manufacturing setting.
• Basic proficiency using hand tools and power tools in a production setting.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately for production and inspection tasks.
• Attention to detail for inspection of materials and finished products.
• Reliability and strong work ethic to support consistent production operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous forge or metals manufacturing experience is beneficial.
• Experience with general labor tasks in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Willingness to learn new production processes and tool usage as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a smaller, family-owned forge operation where your contribution has a visible impact and you are more than just a number. The environment fosters close teamwork, direct communication, and the opportunity to build strong working relationships. You can develop hands-on skills in a specialized manufacturing setting while benefiting from a stable, long-term workplace that values hard work, reliability, and mutual respect.

Work Environment

This role is based in a heavy manufacturing and forge environment working directly with metals. The work area is hot due to forge operations and requires comfort working in high-temperature conditions. The position involves frequent heavy lifting and physical activity throughout the shift. You will regularly use hand tools, power tools, and tape measures while working around industrial equipment and machinery. Appropriate industrial work attire and personal protective equipment are required to ensure safety in this demanding production setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Paramount, CA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.95/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Paramount,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 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.

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