**Job Title: Production Technician** **Job Description** The employee will be performing manual labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds, scanning, and loading materials into machines. After the contract period and proper training, candidates will advance to operating an extruder machine. Ideal candidates will be mechanically inclined. **Responsibilities** + Perform manual labor tasks such as lifting 50 pounds, scanning, and loading materials into machines. + Operate extruder machines after training and contract period. + Perform light maintenance and troubleshooting of machines. + Operate various production machines and hand tools. + Mix materials and inspect finished products. + Ensure quality control by performing inspections. **Essential Skills** + Ability to lift over 50 pounds. + Experience with light maintenance and troubleshooting. + Proficiency in machine operation. + Experience with mixing, hand tools, and inspection. + Mechanically inclined. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Manufacturing experience. + Ability to use tools and read a tape measure. + Previous experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing facility is a plus. **Why Work Here?** You will receive a raise of $1.50 or $2.00 after being brought on direct. This position offers opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. **Work Environment** This role is based in a non-climate controlled manufacturing facility. Shifts available include 1st shift (6:00 AM - 2:00 PM), 2nd shift (2:00 PM - 11:00 PM), and 3rd shift (11:00 PM - 6:00 AM). **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chickasha, Oklahoma. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00 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 Chickasha,OK. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 8, 2025. **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.