Technician I

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Technician I Job Description The Technician will assist in the setup, operation, disassembly, and cleaning of chemical process equipment and systems for pilot scale testing under the supervision of the Process Development Manager and Process Development Engineers. Responsibilities Review test paperwork including test request forms, PFDs, P&IDs, and SDSs, and ask relevant questions. Pull materials from storage using electric pallet jacks, and process them according to SOP and batch order. Perform basic plumbing and run process utility lines, such as hot oil, steam, water, and electrical. Inspect and set up process equipment, instrumentation, and controls, including installation of instrumentation, utility plumbing, valves, insulation, and guarding. Calibrate and operate mixing and processing equipment, feeders, and pumps. Monitor, inspect, and test equipment, making necessary adjustments and pressure changes. Conduct mechanical checkout of equipment/systems with the Process Development Engineer and resolve any arising issues. Complete appropriate test paperwork, including equipment settings and feed/product rates. Take and label samples during tests as directed by the Process Development Engineer. Disassemble equipment/systems, clean them, and put them into storage. Collect, weigh, and label all materials. Assist the Process Development Engineer in conducting inventory of all materials before and after testing. Move drums/containers of finished product (up to 180 lbs) to pallets and operate a sitdown forklift to move finished pallets to shipping and storage. Essential Skills 1+ year experience in chemical processing/blending/mixing operation and testing. Familiarity and high mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools. 6+ months experience doing setup, maintenance, or troubleshooting on machines and equipment. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Excellent shop math skills, including basic fractions, conversions, measurements, scale, and testing. Proven problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Experience in repair, blueprint reading, pneumatics, electrical troubleshooting, and mechanical tasks. Forklift operation skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications Forklift or pallet jack experience. Experience handling hazardous materials. Experience in testing and sampling. Material handling skills. Why Work Here? Join a growing company that offers excellent long-term growth and promotes from within opportunities. Enjoy an employee-friendly and team-oriented culture, with excellent medical and dental benefits where the company pays 75% of the costs. Benefit from 11 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday, generous PTO starting at 2 weeks, and a wellness day off with reimbursement. We offer tuition reimbursement for job-related education, a child-tuition savings account with a dollar-for-dollar match, and a matching 401K. Participate in profit-sharing bonuses and annual company outings. Receive uniforms and have access to a steel toe boot reimbursement and the ability to listen to music while working. Work Environment Work in a 2nd shift industrial chemical processing environment that can get very hot during the summer. Proper ventilation and face masks are provided due to chemical and steam processing. Work involves both lower and upper levels, with loading materials on the upper level and testing, sampling, and palletizing on the lower level. Utilize forklifts, pallet jacks, and a freight elevator. Uniforms and locker rooms for men and women are provided. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of

MINNEAPOLIS, MN.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $52000.00

• $62500.00/yr. Excellent medical/dental benefits (company paid 75% of medical and dental benefits)
• 11 Paid Holidays and 1 floating holiday (Holidays paid day one while on contract)
• Tuition reimbursement
• has to be related to with current position or another position that be reasonably attainable within the company
• Generous PTO/Vacation (2 weeks year one but can earn more with time)
• Annually Wellness Day off with up to $100 reimbursement.
• Employees will have to complete a yearly physical to be able to take a Wellness Day off. This day is paid by Bepex. This can be used for any activities you choose, it can be a spa day, fishing, golfing, etc
• Child-Tuition Savings account, Bepex contribution of a dollar for dollar match up to $2,500 per year.
• Job Titles don't matter type environment, love ideas and collaboration from every employee day one or 20
• Matching 401 K
• Profit Sharing bonuses Annually Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in

MINNEAPOLIS,MN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

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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.