**Job Title: Production Operations Technician (3rd Shift)** **Job Description**

As a Production Operations Technician on the 3rd shift, you will coordinate the assembly, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping of company products. You will perform a variety of manufacturing tasks including assembling, operating both manual and automatic equipment, setting up machines, testing, and dismantling unit assemblies and complex subassembly workstations according to work process instructions. This role involves rotating among all stations within each assembly cell, performing repetitive work at a consistent pace to meet customer demands. A working knowledge and ability to repair final unit assemblies and complex subassemblies using power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, drills, and torque guns is required.

**Responsibilities**

+ Coordinate parts, assembly, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping of products.

+ Perform manufacturing tasks including assembly and operation of equipment.

+ Set up machines and test product assemblies.

+ Dismantle unit assemblies and complex subassembly workstations.

+ Rotate among all stations within each assembly cell.

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

**Essential Skills**

+ 6 months prior production experience.

+ 6 months experience in an assembly-based position.

+ Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment is beneficial.

**Why Work Here?**

Join a dynamic workplace where you can grow your skills in a large manufacturing facility with approximately 270-290 production-based employees across 13-14 assembly lines. Enjoy the benefits of a structured work environment with opportunities to gain experience in various assembly processes.

**Work Environment**

This position is based in a large manufacturing facility specializing in hydraulic components. Work is distributed across three shifts, with the 3rd shift operating from 10 PM to 6 AM. The dress code requires steel-toed boots, jeans, t-shirts, and gloves due to the nature of the products, which often involve oil for lubrication.

**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 Feb 10, 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.