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Aerotek General Production Worker in CASCADE, Iowa
General Production Worker
Join a hands-on manufacturing team building wood trusses and structural components. This role is ideal for individuals with construction, carpentry, framing, or general labor experience who enjoy physical work, using tools, and working in a fast‑paced environment.
What You’ll Do
Assemble wood trusses according to work-order prints
Set jigs, tack plates, and verify measurements to 1/16” accuracy
Use hand and power tools such as framing hammers and staple guns
Catch, stack, and label cut lumber coming off saws
Read a tape measure and carpenter square to confirm lengths and angles
Move, stand, and position large trusses with the help of team members or forklift operators
Perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs and occasional kneeling or crawling
Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work area
What We’re Looking For
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Strong tape‑measure skills
At least 6 months of experience in construction, general labor, production, or manufacturing
Comfortable using hand tools and working in a physically demanding environment
Nice to Have
Carpentry or framing experience
Familiarity with forklifts
Experience performing repetitive, detail‑oriented work
Work Environment
Wood and steel truss manufacturing facility
Warm conditions during summer months with doors open for airflow; heated during winter
Dress code includes jeans or shorts, T‑shirts, and steel‑toed footwear
Employees should bring their own framing hammer, hammer holder, and 25‑foot tape measure for wood shop roles
Company provides safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and hard hats
Multiple shifts available; some shifts include built‑in paid hours
Why You’ll Like Working Here
Third shift employees work 35 hours but are paid for 40
Competitive benefits package after hire
Strong health insurance options
Flexible paid time off
Attendance bonuses based on hours worked
Employee appreciation events such as cookouts, cookies, and food trucks
Occasional company‑branded merchandise
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CASCADE, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.07 - $23.07/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 CASCADE,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 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.