• Production Technician

    Aerotek (State College, PA)


    Now Hiring for a Production Technician in State College, PA!

    Job Description

    + Set-up and maintain equipment used in the production process to assess quality levels of products.

    + Plate a variety of parts to blueprint using manual methods and complete all associated paperwork.

    + Assist in troubleshooting plating problems.

    + Review work order or schedule established by the team and understand process sheet/blueprint.

    + Process parts through plating, passivation, or cleaning lines as required by process specifications.

    + Log all procedures as dictated by plating specifications in the corresponding log book, including electroplating, passivation, and pickling.

    + Calculate surface area of parts to be plated or cleaned and apply current density according to the plating specifications.

    + Operate measuring devices, including micrometers and dial gauges.

    + Run products through processes using rack or barrels (cleaning, plating, passivation pickling) in accordance with plating specifications.

    + Work with chemicals such as sensitizers, activators, cleaning chemicals, and acids.

    + Work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

    + Exercise proper waste disposal under the guidance of the team leader or lab technician.

    + Participate in lean and 5S+ activities as required.

    + Follow shop environmental and safety procedures, including using proper personal protection equipment at all times.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Proactive and driven to continually assist in the improvement of the production process.

    + 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

    + Experience in manufacturing and machining of ceramic or metal materials is a plus.

    + Experience machining and inspecting tight tolerance complex geometries to the part drawings is a plus.

    Schedule/Pay Rate

    + Monday - Friday (6:00am - 2:30pm)

    + $20/hour + (based on experience)

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and a solid retirement plan. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Candidates will be working in a clean and well-organized manufacturing facility that is climate-controlled. The role requires physical ability to manipulate parts weighing up to 50 lbs.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 State College,PA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2025.

    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.