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Job Title: Technician I

Job Description

The Technician will assist in the setup, operation, disassembly, and cleaning of chemical process equipment and systems for pilot-scale testing under the supervision of the Process Development Manager and Process Development Engineers.

Responsibilities

+ Review test paperwork and ask questions. Test paperwork includes test request forms, PFDs, P&IDs, and SDSs.

+ Pull materials from storage using electric pallet jacks, dump resin or materials into mixers and process machines according to SOP and batch order.

+ Perform basic plumbing and running of process utility lines including hot oil, steam, water, and electrical.

+ Inspect and set up process equipment, instrumentation, and controls, including installation of instrumentation, utility plumbing, valves, insulation, and guarding.

+ Calibrate and operate mixing and processing equipment, feeders, and pumps.

+ Monitor, inspect, test, and make adjustments or pressure changes to equipment.

+ Conduct mechanical checkout of equipment/system with the Process Development Engineer and correct issues as they arise.

+ Complete appropriate test paperwork, including equipment settings, feed/product rates.

+ Take and label samples during the test as directed by the Process Development Engineer.

+ Disassemble equipment/systems, clean, and put them into storage. Collect, weigh, and label all materials.

+ Assist the Process Development Engineer in conducting inventory of all materials before and after testing.

+ Move drums/containers of finished product (up to 180 lbs) with assistance to pallets, and operate a sit-down forklift to move finished pallets to shipping and storage.

Essential Skills

+ 1+ year experience in chemical processing/blending/mixing operations and testing.

+ Familiarity and high mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools.

+ Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

+ Proficient in shop math including basic fractions, conversions, measurements, scale, and testing.

+ Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

+ Experience with repair, blueprint interpretation, pneumatics, electrical troubleshooting, mechanical systems, and forklift operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Forklift or pallet jack experience.

+ Experience handling hazardous materials.

+ Testing and sampling experience.

+ Material handling experience.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company that offers excellent long-term growth and promotes from within opportunities. Experience an employee-friendly and team-oriented culture, where ideas and collaboration are encouraged from all employees. Enjoy the benefits of company-provided uniforms, steel toe boot reimbursement, and excellent medical/dental benefits. Benefit from a generous PTO/Vacation policy and a unique work schedule where you work 7.5 hours but get paid for 8 hours.

Work Environment

Work the 2nd shift from 2pm-10:30pm, Monday-Friday, with one week of training on the 1st shift from 6am-2:30pm. Expect occasional overtime, but not on weekends. This role is in an industrial chemical processing environment, which can get very hot during the summer. Proper ventilation is provided, and face masks will be worn due to chemical and steam processing. You will work on both lower and upper levels, using forklifts, pallet jacks, and a freight elevator. Uniforms are provided, and locker rooms are available for both men and women.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of MINNEAPOLIS, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/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 MINNEAPOLIS,MN.

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.