Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking a Warehouse Clerk for a contract/temporary opportunity in Phoenix, AZ within an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. This role supports production operations by assisting with equipment operation, material handling, part preparation, inspection, cleaning, and general manufacturing support.
This is a hands-on position for candidates who enjoy working in a structured, safety-focused, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement on the production floor. This opportunity offers steady overnight hours, clear work instructions, and the chance to build valuable experience in a precision manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and support production equipment and work areas, including coating furnaces, vacuum furnaces, grit/sandblast equipment, blenders, maskers, brazing stations, grinding, belt sanding, chisel work, tack welding, and cleaning.
- Load and unload parts, materials, and production components according to work instructions and safety procedures.
- Prepare, mix, mask, and handle materials to meet production specifications.
- Monitor, inspect, and verify products for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all required safety protocols.
- Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and production support personnel to meet daily goals.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $20.00 per hour.
- Job Type: Contract/Temporary.
- Location: Phoenix, AZ.
- Shifts available: 1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift
- Overtime may be required, including weekends and possibly holidays.
- Support daily production operations across multiple work areas, including grit blast, grinding, belt sanding, brazing, cleaning, and related manufacturing processes.
- Operate, load, unload, and maintain production equipment and materials safely and accurately.
- Inspect parts and products to help ensure quality standards and specification requirements are met.
- Maintain organized work areas and contribute to production efficiency and process improvement.
- 1 to 2 years of manufacturing, warehouse, production, or related hands-on experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to read, interpret, and communicate work instructions and specifications in English.
- Must be fluent in English, including speaking, reading, and writing.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, twist, and lift 25 pounds or more for periods of 8 hours or longer.
- Ability to work overtime as needed, including weekends and possible holidays.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and reliability.
- Team-oriented with effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Must be able to pass various required tests, including annual exams.
- Must meet performance standards within the first six months.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with aerospace, defense, precision manufacturing, or regulated production environments.
- Experience operating or supporting furnaces, grit blast equipment, sandblast equipment, brazing stations, grinding equipment, or masking processes.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement practices.
- Experience working in a fast-paced production environment with quality and safety standards.
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