General Production Worker, Fredericksburg, VA

This role supports daily operations in a metal fabrication shop by performing a wide range of hands-on manufacturing tasks. You will assist skilled trades, handle materials, operate basic shop equipment, and help ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. The position suits dependable, detail-oriented individuals who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, industrial shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general manufacturing and production tasks throughout the metal fabrication shop.
• Load, unload, and move raw materials and finished products safely and efficiently.
• Perform basic operations such as cutting, grinding, deburring, and cleaning parts.
• Support welders, fabricators, machine operators, and other production staff as needed.
• Operate basic shop equipment and hand tools, including grinders, drills, and saws.
• Conduct visual inspections of parts to identify defects and verify quality standards.
• Package, label, and stage finished products for shipment according to instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in line with 5S and housekeeping practices.
• Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and production instructions at all times.
• Complete basic production documentation and records as required.

• Experience with general production, assembly, or machine operation in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate and work with hand tools such as grinders, drills, and saws.
• Experience with packaging, packing, and staging products for shipment.
• Ability to perform visual inspection of parts for quality and defects.
• Capability to load, unload, and move materials and products safely.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, industrial shop environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to perform general labor tasks as needed across the production floor.

• Experience working in a metal fabrication or welding shop.
• Familiarity with measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers.
• Forklift or overhead crane experience, or willingness to be trained.
• Ability to read basic work instructions, shop drawings, or blueprints.
• Background in construction or related hands-on trades is a plus.
• Comfort operating a variety of basic shop machines and equipment.

You will join a hands-on manufacturing environment where your contributions directly support production goals and customer satisfaction. The shop offers opportunities to build practical skills in metal fabrication, material handling, and equipment operation while working alongside experienced tradespeople. You will have the chance to learn new tools and processes, gain cross-functional experience, and grow your capabilities in a supportive, team-oriented setting that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a metal manufacturing shop that is non-climate controlled, which means it can be cold in the winter and hot in the summer. The facility uses fans and bay doors to improve airflow across the production floor. You will work around metal fabrication equipment, hand tools, and machinery, and spend most of the day on your feet handling materials and operating tools in an industrial environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fredericksburg, VA.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Fredericksburg,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2026.

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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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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