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Job Title: Production Technician

Job Description

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment used in the production of chemical products while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and production standards. The role involves handling raw materials, monitoring processes, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining accurate production records. This role must follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), comply with environmental safety regulations, and collaborate with team members to meet production goals.

Pay Rate: $20

Responsibilities

+ Operate, monitor, and adjust chemical manufacturing equipment to ensure safe and efficient production. Equipment operations include but are not limited to tank inerting, tank charging, filtration setup, and making batch adjustments.

+ Handle, measure, mix, and blend raw materials according to specified formulations, following both safety and quality guidelines.

+ Collect samples for QC lab analysis.

+ Perform basic equipment cleaning and troubleshooting.

+ Accurately process production data transactions in ERP system (SAP). Ensure proper labeling, marking, and storage of products according to specified requirements, segregating product when necessary.

+ Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adhere to safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and hazardous material handling procedures.

+ Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, safety programs, and required training to enhance operational knowledge and compliance.

+ Adhere to 5S practices to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in production, safety procedures, and manufacturing processes.

+ Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions, SOPs, and safety guidelines in English.

+ Basic math skills, including the ability to perform measurements, conversions, and simple calculations related to production processes.

+ Experience with compounding processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously for extended periods, accessing different areas of the manufacturing environment.

+ Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of materials and equipment, typically 5-20 lbs.

+ Use of hand trucks, drum dollies, or other material-handling equipment to move heavy drums of material or equipment.

+ Manual dexterity to operate equipment, handle materials, and perform precise tasks.

+ Bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching as required for equipment access and operation.

+ Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed.

+ Good hand-eye coordination and visual acuity to monitor equipment, read documentation, and ensure safety compliance.

+ Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, safety glasses, respirators, and chemical-resistant company-issued uniform, as required.

Why Work Here?

The organization values demonstrated proficiency in job functions and technical skills. Employees benefit from performance evaluations, manager recommendations, and opportunities for advancement based on tenure and experience. Leadership capabilities are recognized, and the completion of required training and certifications is supported.

Work Environment

The role is set in a manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles, with proper PPE provided. The noise levels may require hearing protection in designated areas. Work may involve operating near moving machinery and heavy equipment. Shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime, may be required based on production needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 North Kingstown,RI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 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.