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Job Title: Production Operations Technician

Job Description

As a Production Operations Technician, you will be responsible for coordinating the parts, assembly, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping of company products. This role involves a variety of manufacturing tasks, including assembling, operating manual and automatic equipment, and setting up machines. You will also be testing and dismantling unit assemblies and complex subassembly workstations according to appropriate work process instructions. The position requires rotating among all stations within each assembly cell, performing repetitive work at a consistent pace to meet customer demands. A working knowledge and ability to repair final unit assemblies and complex subassemblies is essential.

Responsibilities

+ Coordinate parts, assembly, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping of products.

+ Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks, including assembling and operating equipment.

+ Set up machines, test, and dismantle unit assemblies and subassemblies.

+ Rotate among all stations within each assembly cell to meet customer demands.

+ Repair final unit assemblies and complex subassemblies using power tools.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum 6 months of prior production experience.

+ Minimum 6 months in an assembly-based position.

+ Ability to read, write, and understand instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, drills, and torque guns.

+ Background in automotive or manufacturing industries.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and thriving manufacturing facility that values teamwork and skill development. With around 270-290 production-based employees, you will be part of a robust team working on advanced hydraulic components. Enjoy the opportunity to learn and grow within the company while contributing to cutting-edge production processes.

Work Environment

This large manufacturing facility operates through 13-14 different assembly lines, offering open positions across three shifts: 1st Shift (6 AM - 2 PM), 2nd Shift (2 PM - 10 PM), and 3rd Shift (10 PM - 6 AM). The dress code includes steel-toed boots, jeans, t-shirts, and gloves, as many products have oil on them due to the focus on hydraulic components requiring lubrication.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of AMES, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.70/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 AMES,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 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.