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Manufacturing 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.
$59,557 / year median in Tennessee
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Manufacturing Technician Location:
Rockford, TN Employment:
Contract (12 months)Industry:
Manufacturing Compensation:
$ 25/hrSchedule:
40 hours /week About theOpportunity:
We're looking for a detail-oriented Crystal Growth Technician to support daily crystal growth operations in a production environment. You'll manage growth runs, process completed boules and documentation, prepare raw materials, and monitor equipment to help ensure consistent, high-quality crystal production.Why You'll Love Working Here:
Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates Why This Opportunity isExciting:
This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit?APPLY TODAY
What You'll Do:
Process a minimum of 5 completed boules each morning, including all required paperwork and documentation. Perform cold loads, hot loads, and initiate 5 new growth runs or rebuild 2 stations during an 8-hour shift. Identify and understand raw material components and assist with powder mixing as needed. Operate growth equipment, follow software-controlled growth parameters, and accurately complete required growth documentation. Perform daily equipment checks, maintain growth stations and work areas, and prevent potential contaminants such as grog, flaking refractory, or zirconia lid pieces from affecting crystal quality.What You'll Bring:
High School Diploma or GED 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing, production, laboratory, or technical environment.What Sets You Apart:
Ability to recognize and communicate/repair any abnormalities during the growth process. Ability to determine proper nucleation at the seed before initiating the growth run.Additional Information:
Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Acara Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Website Privacy Policy | Acara Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals withF-1 OPT STEM
work authorization status.Benefits
- Dental Insurance