• Production Operations Technician

    Aerotek (Ames, IA)


    Job Title: Production Operations Technician

    Job Description

    The Production Operations Technician will coordinate parts, assembly, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping of company products. This role involves performing a variety of manufacturing tasks, including assembling, operating manual and automatic equipment, setting up machines, testing, and dismantling unit assemblies and complex subassembly work stations according to appropriate work process instructions. The employee is expected to rotate among all stations within each assembly cell, performing repetitive work at a consistent pace to meet customer demands.

    Responsibilities

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

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

    + Test and dismantle unit assemblies and complex subassembly work stations.

    + Rotate among all stations within each assembly cell, performing repetitive work at a consistent pace.

    + Repair final unit assemblies and complex subassemblies using power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, drills, and torque guns.

    Essential Skills

    + 6 months of prior production experience.

    + 6 months in an assembly-based position.

    + Ability to read, write, and understand English.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Working knowledge and ability to repair final unit assemblies and complex subassemblies.

    + Experience with production, assembly, and automotive manufacturing processes.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a dynamic team in a large manufacturing facility that values teamwork and continuous improvement. Enjoy a structured work environment with opportunities for skill development and advancement.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position is located in a large manufacturing facility with approximately 270-290 production-based employees across 13-14 different assembly lines. Open positions are available for 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 involve working with oil for lubrication. The facility focuses largely on hydraulic components, requiring the use of oil for lubrication.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

     

    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 27, 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.