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Aerotek
Production Technician
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What they do
A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
$64,631 / year median in Iowa
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Metal Finishing Technician Grinding, Polishing & Production Looking for a hands-on manufacturing role with steady hours, overtime opportunities, and long-term stability? We're hiring Metal Finishing Technicians to support grinding, sanding, polishing, and production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for candidates with grinding, metal finishing, fabrication, production, manufacturing, or general labor experience. Responsibilities
- Grind, sand, and finish metal parts to meet quality standards
- Use grinders, sanders, and other finishing tools
- Inspect parts for quality, consistency, and appearance
- Follow blueprints, work instructions, and production requirements
- Perform polishing and surface preparation as needed
- Handle and move materials throughout the production process
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
- Support production goals while maintaining quality standards Requirements
- Experience using grinders in a manufacturing or production environment
- Ability to lift 30+ pounds consistently throughout the shift
- Ability to stand, bend, twist, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with sanding, polishing, or metal finishing is a plus Why Apply?
- 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 Cedar Falls,IA.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings