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Job Title: Production Operations Technician** **Job Description

As a Production Operations Technician, you will be responsible for coordinating various stages of product development including parts assembly, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping. You will be involved in a variety of manufacturing tasks such as assembling, operating both manual and automatic equipment, setting up machines, testing, and dismantling unit assemblies and complex subassemblies according to work process instructions. The role requires rotating among all stations within each assembly cell, performing repetitive work at a consistent pace to meet customer demands. Additionally, you must have the ability to repair final unit assemblies and complex subassemblies using power tools like pneumatic wrenches, drills, and torque guns.

Responsibilities

+ Coordinate parts assembly, test, paint, package, and ship company products.

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

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

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

Essential Skills

+ 6 months prior production experience.

+ 6 months in an assembly-based position.

+ Ability to read, write, and understand instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Working knowledge of production, assembly, and automotive processes.

+ Experience with lube and technician tasks in a manufacturing setting.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities for growth and development within a large manufacturing facility. Experience the camaraderie of working alongside approximately 270-290 production-based employees across 13-14 assembly lines. Benefit from a structured schedule with multiple shift options to suit your lifestyle.

Work Environment

The work environment is a large manufacturing facility focusing on hydraulic components, where oil is used for lubrication. Employees are required to wear steel-toed boots, jeans, t-shirt, and gloves due to the nature of the products handled. The facility operates three shifts: 1st Shift (6 AM - 2 PM), 2nd Shift (2 PM - 10 PM), and 3rd Shift (10 PM - 6 AM).

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 Dec 30, 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.