Manufacturing Associate

Job Title:

Manufacturing Associate

As a Manufacturing Associate, you will be responsible for operating machinery, setting up machines according to specifications, and ensuring production meets quality standards. You will also be involved in training and executing trials while maintaining accurate quality documentation.

• Set up machines according to specifications and best practices to meet production requirements.
• Convert the correct materials as per work order specifications.
• Execute trials and accurately record results as needed.
• Ensure quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production.
• Train Manufacturing Associates using the passport program.
• Work towards completing the passport program Manufacturing Operator I.

• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Team-oriented.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and understand complex work instructions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs (location dependent).

Join a 100% employee-owned company with a family feel and ample growth opportunities.

This role is based in a production/manufacturing environment, where you will work with various machinery and technology, adhering to safety and quality standards.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Montpelier, VT.

The pay range for this position is $18.25 - $20.00/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 Montpelier, VT.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 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 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 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 regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.