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Job Title: Production Technician II

Job Description

As a Production Technician, you will process raw materials and chemicals, following batch records to mix the correct chemicals to create the final product. You will utilize various machines to measure the raw materials, take samples for lab quality checks, and operate cranes to lift large plastic bags of chemicals. This role is physically demanding and requires climbing stairs, pushing materials, and wearing a full uniform and respirator mask. You will also be responsible for signing off on documents to ensure accuracy and may perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Hard Skills

• Reading batch records and recipes

• Checking balances to ensure correct amounts of raw materials

• Measuring chemicals and using math

• Mixing raw materials

• Experience as a machine operator, utility technician, or production technician

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail for reporting

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently

• Physical strength

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 480 Hour(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Des Moines, Iowa.

Work Environment

This fully on-site position is located in a manufacturing facility in Des Moines, Iowa. You will work the 2nd shift from Monday to Friday, starting between 2 pm to 4 pm for 8 to 10-hour shifts. The environment is a chemical plant, involving exposure to moving equipment, mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and biological hazards. The dress code includes uniforms, steel-toed boots, and hair nets, and you will be required to shower after each shift. Pay for the 2nd shift includes a $1.75 shift differential, totaling $22.75 per hour. Holiday pay is provided at the 1st shift rate of $21 per hour once full-time.

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.