Production Operations Technician

Production Operations Technician

Shift: 1st and 3rd
Location: Ames, IA
Start Date: 6/15
Job Description
Candidates will be responsible for coordinating parts, assembly, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping of company products.
Responsibilities
Coordinate parts, assembly, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping of products.
Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks including assembling and operating equipment.
Set up machines and test unit assemblies and complex subassemblies.
Dismantle unit assemblies and complex subassembly workstations.
Rotate among stations within each assembly cell, performing repetitive work consistently.
Repair final unit assemblies and complex subassemblies using power tools.
Essential Skills
Production experience for at least 6 months.
6 months of experience in an assembly-based position.
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools.
Work Environment
This is a large manufacturing facility with approximately 270-290 production-based employees across 13-14 different assembly lines. Available shifts are 1st Shift: 6-2 and 3rd Shift: 10-6. The dress code requires steel-toed boots, jeans, t-shirts, and gloves.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.70/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 Ames, IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.