**🚀 Now Hiring: Production Assistant — Join a Fast‑Growing Prototyping Team!** Are you hands‑on, mechanically inclined, and excited by the world of CNC machining, 3D printing, and prototyping? This is your chance to build real skills, work with cutting‑edge technology, and grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment. We’re looking for a **Production Assistant** who’s ready to jump in, learn quickly, and contribute to a team that brings ideas to life. **🔧 What You’ll Do** You’ll play a key role in our production workflow, supporting a variety of shop activities, including: + Reading and interpreting prints, spec sheets, and 3D files + Operating manual and powered CNC production equipment + Assisting with 3D printer setup and basic operations + Participating in casting and mold‑making activities + Performing post‑processing and finishing on prototype parts + Inspecting parts to ensure they meet quality standards + Tracking jobs and progress in our ERP system + Maintaining raw material inventory + Helping with machine cleaning, preventative maintenance, and general shop upkeep If you enjoy variety and learning new skills, you’ll thrive here. **🛠️ What You Bring** + Mechanical aptitude and comfort with shop tools + Ability to understand technical documents and 3D files + Basic machine‑operation experience + Confidence using hand tools **Bonus points for:** + General labor or production experience + Familiarity with packaging, shipping, or receiving + Previous work as a shop helper or production worker **🌟 Why You’ll Love Working With Us** We invest in our people — and it shows. + Competitive pay + **80 hours of PTO to start** , with annual increases + **9 paid holidays** + **Flexible scheduling** + **Education reimbursement** + **Health, dental, vision, life, and short‑term disability insurance** + **Company‑paid life and long‑term disability** + **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** + **401(k) with company match** This is a place where you can grow, learn, and build a long‑term career. **🏭 Work Environment** + Machine shop setting + **1st shift** with flexible hours + Standard schedule: **7:00 AM – 3:30 PM** + **Overtime available** **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Menomonie, WI. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Menomonie,WI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 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.