Technician

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Technician Job Description The Technician is responsible for managing the glycerin refinery plant operations, maintaining production targets, and ensuring efficiency through systems like Distributed Control Systems (DCS). The role involves monitoring process parameters, alarms, and equipment status, and making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance. Additionally, the Technician is responsible for quality control by taking samples from designated points and ensuring timely delivery to the laboratory for testing. Handling chemicals, conducting preventive maintenance, and adhering to plant safety procedures are key aspects of this role. 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 for optimal performance. Conduct quality control by taking samples from designated points and ensuring timely delivery to the laboratory. Handle chemicals based on production requirements, ensure proper dosing, and adhere to safety protocols. Perform preventive maintenance on field equipment and report any issues. Follow all plant safety procedures, especially when handling hazardous materials or working with high-temperature equipment. Essential Skills Quality control Mechanical aptitude Troubleshooting Mechanical skills Construction skills Forklift operation Production and inspection Machine operating Hand tool proficiency Additional Skills & Qualifications Valid driver's license Computer proficiency Comfortable working at heights Ability to routinely lift 75 lbs Why Work Here? We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a 5% 401k match after one year, seven paid holidays, flex days, and three weeks of PTO to start. Employees enjoy yearly wage raises, end-of-year cash bonus opportunities, and promotion opportunities within 6 months, evaluated every 6-12 months. There is potential for tuition assistance. Work Environment The work environment includes 12-hour shifts from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM in a climate-controlled setting. The role requires comfort working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as in confined spaces with exposure to chemicals, pressurized steam, dust, heat, noise, and fumes. The dress code is casual, but steel-toed boots, hard hats, safety glasses, and additional PPE are required, with uniforms provided later on. 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 May 18, 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.