Production Operations Technician

Production Operations Technician

The Production Operations Technician is responsible for coordinating various aspects of the manufacturing process, including parts assembly, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping of products. The role involves performing a variety of tasks such as assembling, operating manual and automatic equipment, setting up machines, testing, and dismantling unit assemblies and complex subassembly workstations in accordance with work process instructions. Employees are expected to rotate among all stations within each assembly cell and perform repetitive work at a consistent pace to meet customer demands. A key responsibility includes having the working knowledge and ability to repair final unit assemblies and complex subassemblies.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate parts, assembly, test, paint, package, and shipping of products.
• Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks including assembling and operating manual and automatic equipment.
• Set up machines and dismantle unit assemblies and complex subassembly workstations.
• Rotate among all stations within each assembly cell to perform 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:

• At least 6 months of prior production experience.
• At least 6 months in an assembly-based position.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in production, assembly, automotive, and manufacturing.
• Proficiency with using power tools.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team in a large manufacturing facility with opportunities to work on diverse and challenging tasks. Benefit from a supportive work environment that values skill development and offers a consistent work schedule.

Work Environment:

This role is based in a large manufacturing facility with approximately 270-290 production employees spread across 13-14 different assembly lines. The positions are available for 1st Shift (6 AM - 2 PM), 2nd Shift (2 PM - 10 PM), and 3rd Shift (10 PM - 6 AM). Employees are required to adhere to a dress code of steel-toed boots, jeans, t-shirt, and gloves due to the nature of the work with oil-lubricated hydraulic components.

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 Jan 12, 2026.

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.