Job Title: Manufacturing Production Technician

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Production Technician, you will operate a variety of electric and pneumatic power tools, weld materials such as aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel, and operate various machinery including press brakes, shears, drill presses, and overhead cranes. This role involves 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, and hydraulic hoists.Engage in physical activities such as crouching, bending, reaching, and walking.

Essential Skills

Experience with power and pneumatic tools.Proficiency in welding.Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.Skill in reading a tape measure.Physical ability to stand for 10 hours and lift weights ranging from 10 to 50 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

No required certifications, education, or experience.Willingness to learn how to use hand tools, power tools, and weld/fabricate.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a steady, year-round job with a set Monday to Friday shift without the need to work outdoors or travel. Benefit from monthly wage evaluations and bilingual training, with the opportunity to learn welding. Enjoy monthly company-provided meals and receive personalized training with a dedicated trainer.

Work Environment

Work in a manufacturing shop consistently near moving and mechanical parts. Join a team of 120 production employees, typically working in groups of 2-5 people. Adhere to a dress code of steel toe/composite boots, jeans, and at least short sleeves (no shorts, tank tops, or cut-offs allowed). PPE, including a hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection, will be provided by the company. Work hours are Monday to 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. Optional overtime is available 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.

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 Oct 24, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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