Job Information
Aerotek General Production Worker in CASCADE, Iowa
Job Title: General Production Worker
Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a General Production Worker in our wood shop. You will be placed in either the Steel Shop or the Wood Shop based on current needs, with potential roles as a Catcher, Builder, or another related position. The primary need is for Builders who assemble trusses, ensuring they meet quality standards and specifications.
Responsibilities
Assemble trusses by reading and following work order prints.
Set up jigs and tack plates accurately.
Use a tape measure to 1/16th of an inch and operate a hammer and staple gun.
Crawl on knees to tack boards when necessary, with knee pads provided.
Stand trusses upright in the yard and collaborate with forklift operators.
Work with saw operators to catch, stack, and label wood cut to measurements.
Check angles using a carpenter square.
Essential Skills
Ability to lift 50lbs.
Proficient in reading a tape measure.
Minimum of 6 months of experience in labor, manufacturing, production, or construction.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in using various tools such as hammers and staple guns.
Forklift operation experience is a plus.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a work-life balance with a unique compensation structure where third shift employees work 35 hours but are paid for 40 hours. Benefit from great health insurance, flexible PTO, and participate in employee appreciation events such as cookouts and food trucks. Receive company swag and an attendance bonus for qualifying employees.
Work Environment
Work in a leading Midwest manufacturing company specializing in cold-formed steel trusses and wall panels. The environment can be hot in summer with open doors for ventilation and heated in winter. Dress code includes jeans, shorts, T-shirts, and steel-toed shoes. Employees must supply their own tape measure, while other safety gear is provided. Shifts vary, with the first and second shifts typically working 42 hours weekly, and the third shift 35 hours, but paid for 40. Occasional Saturday work may be required during busy periods.
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 3, 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.