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Job Title: Manufacturing Production Technician

Job Description

The Manufacturing Production Technician is responsible for operating various electric and pneumatic power tools such as circular saws, drills, grinders, and plasma cutters. The role involves welding aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel, as well as operating press brakes, shears, drill presses, band saws, hydraulic iron workers, radial arm saws, hydraulic hoists, and overhead cranes. This position requires physical activities such as crouching, bending, reaching, and walking.

Responsibilities

+ Operate electric power tools, including circular saws, drills, grinders, and plasma cutters.

+ Operate pneumatic power tools such as riveting guns, drills, grinders, sanders, cut-off grinders, punches, air hammers, and rivet clinchers.

+ Weld aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel.

+ Operate press brakes, shears, drill presses, band saws, hydraulic iron workers, radial arm saws, hydraulic hoists, and overhead cranes.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in using power tools and pneumatic tools.

+ Welding skills.

+ Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers.

+ Ability to read a tape measure.

+ Physical ability to stand for 10 hours per day and lift 10 to 25 lbs over 2/3 of the day.

+ Capability to lift 50 lbs approximately 2/3 of the day.

+ Skills in fabrication and mechanical repair.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Willingness to learn how to use hand tools, power tools, and weld/fabricate.

+ No required certifications, education, or experience.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a set shift from Monday to Friday without the need to work outdoors or travel. Benefit from steady, year-round work with the opportunity for bi-lingual training and monthly wage reviews by managers. Take advantage of monthly company-provided meals and personalized training with a trainer. The company also offers training to learn welding skills.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing shop where employees consistently work near moving mechanical parts. The team consists of 120 production employees, typically working in groups of 2-5 people. The work attire includes steel toe/composite boots, jeans, and at minimum, a short sleeve shirt. Shorts, tank tops, or cut-offs are not permitted. The company provides personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection. Working hours are Monday through Friday, with a 1st shift from 5:00 am to 3:30 pm and a 2nd shift from 3:15 pm to 1:45 am, with availability for optional overtime on Saturdays or by coming in early/leaving late.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Story City, Iowa.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.50/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 25, 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.