Manufacturing Technician

Aerotek • Boone, IA • 1d ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Overview

As a Manufacturing Technician , you will play a critical role in operating and maintaining refinery equipment to ensure smooth production processes. This position involves monitoring systems, performing quality checks, and handling chemicals safely while adhering to strict safety protocols. If you have strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to quality, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team with great benefits and advancement potential.

Key Responsibilities

Operate refinery equipment and manage glycerin refinery plant operations using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) .

Monitor process parameters, alarms, and equipment status; make necessary adjustments to maintain efficiency.

Perform quality control by collecting samples and delivering them to the lab for testing.

Safely handle chemicals, ensuring proper dosing and compliance with safety standards.

Conduct preventive maintenance on field equipment and report issues promptly.

Follow all plant safety procedures, especially when working with hazardous materials or high-temperature equipment.

Must-Have Skills

Quality control expertise

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting ability

Experience with mechanical and construction tasks

Nice-to-Have Skills

Forklift operation

Production and inspection experience

Machine operating proficiency

Hand tool usage

Cleanroom experience

Additional Requirements

Valid driver's license

Computer proficiency

Comfortable working at heights

Ability to routinely lift up to 75 lbs

Work Environment

Climate-controlled facility; work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

Exposure to chemicals, pressurized steam, dust, heat, noise, and fumes

Required PPE: steel-toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses (uniforms provided later)

Team size: ~10 production operators per shift

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boone, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Boone,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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.

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