Production Technician

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Production Technician Job Description The Production Technician supports safe and efficient cylinder processing by loading and unloading cylinders, performing visual inspections, re-qualifying and repairing cylinders, and preparing them for shipment. This role works with hand tools and mechanical equipment in a production and warehouse environment, ensuring all work follows established procedures and safety standards. Responsibilities Load and unload trucks or pallets with cylinders scheduled for testing or with completed cylinders ready for shipment. Perform initial visual inspections on cylinders to identify any obvious defects or issues before processing. Identify cylinder contents prior to removing labels to ensure safe handling and compliance with procedures. Shot blast cylinders to clean and prepare them for further processing, then move them to the next work area. Re-qualify acetylene cylinders according to established procedures and safety standards. Repair and re-valve cylinders as needed, following established mechanical and safety procedures. Paint cylinders as required, ensuring proper coverage and adherence to established painting procedures. Handle general production tasks such as packaging, loading, unloading, and material handling as needed. Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely to move cylinders and related materials. Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a safety-conscious approach in all tasks. Perform other tasks as assigned or necessary to support production and warehouse operations. Essential Skills Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis. Ability to work with hand tools and mechanical equipment in a production setting. Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with mechanical components and repairs. Safety-conscious mindset with consistent adherence to safety procedures. Capability to perform general labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting, and packaging. Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment. Reliability in following established procedures for cylinder inspection, re-qualification, repair, and painting. Additional Skills & Qualifications Previous knowledge of cylinders and industrial gases is preferred. Experience in production, general labor, or warehouse environments is beneficial. Experience with forklift operation is a plus. Experience with painting in an industrial or production environment is helpful. Comfort working in a general production environment handling repetitive tasks. Use of safety toe shoes in the work environment is required. Why Work Here? Team members benefit from an employee stock ownership plan that allows them to share in the company's success, along with comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits. After conversion to permanent employment, employees receive a pay increase and gain access to broader growth opportunities. The organization actively promotes from within and has many success stories of individuals who started in entry-level roles and advanced into key positions, offering a clear pathway for motivated employees to build long-term careers. Work Environment This role is based in a production and warehouse environment focused on cylinder processing and handling. The standard schedule runs Monday through Friday on a 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. shift. Work involves physical activity, including lifting up to 50 lbs, loading and unloading cylinders, and operating or working around forklifts and mechanical equipment. The environment includes tasks such as shot blasting, painting, and general production work, with a strong emphasis on safety practices. Safety toe shoes are required as part of the dress code to ensure proper foot protection on the production floor. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boise, ID. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Boise,ID.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.