Aerotek Hiring Hundreds of Positions at VW in Chattanooga to Support the Assembly of the Passat and New SUV

Hanover, Maryland — Aerotek Inc., a leading provider of recruiting and staffing services, announced today that it is seeking to fill hundreds of production positions in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The openings support the growth of Aerotek’s partner Volkswagen, a world-class automaker. 

New Aerotek team members will work in a climate controlled environment where they will be responsible for manufacturing the Volkswagen Passat and new SUV. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-intensive. Successful applicants should hold a high school diploma and be detail-oriented with the ability to operate quickly and accurately. Contract employees are eligible for Aerotek’s benefits.

“We are proud to work with VW on adding more great jobs in the Chattanooga area,” said Lucas Hiler, Aerotek strategic account executive. “It’s a great opportunity for VW, for the local economy and for us at Aerotek.”

The pay rate starts at $13.00/hour with a $1.00 shift premium for working night shift. Pay tops out at $15.50/hour. To go along with a great starting pay rate, Aerotek offers a full benefit package, and bi-yearly bonuses that equate to six percent of the income you earn.

Here are the job requirements:

• Candidates must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and have legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred, but not required.
• All candidates will be required to submit to a background check and drug screening, as well as provide two professional references.
• Must be available to work weekly rotating (6:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 4:45 a.m.).

Candidates who are interested in learning more and applying can visit Aerotektn.com or attend a hiring event at one of the following locations:

August 9, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Urban League
730 E. M. L. King Blvd.
Chattanooga, TN 37403

August 16, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
East Ridge Community Center
1517 Tombras Avenue
East Ridge, TN 37412

August 23, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
North River Civic Center
1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102
Hixson, TN 37343

August 30, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hospice of Chattanooga
4411 Oakwood Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37416

About Aerotek
Our people are everything. For more than 30 years, Aerotek® Inc. has distinguished itself as a leader in recruiting and staffing services by having a deep understanding of the intersection of talent and business. As a strategic partner to more than 17,000 clients and 300,000 contract employees every year, Aerotek’s people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for its contract employees. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a network of over 230 non-franchised offices with more than 6,000 internal employees dedicated to serving our customers. Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider. To learn more, visit Aerotek.com.