**Job Title: Production Technician** **Job Description** We are a custom compounder of thermoplastic resins seeking a dedicated Production Technician to perform all tasks involved in the operation of extrusion equipment related to our finished product. This position requires following standard work methods and practicing safe work habits to ensure production efficiency and safety. **Responsibilities** + Set up and operate extrusion/injection molding equipment. + Fill machine hopper with correct material. + Adjust machine parameters with required dimensions to obtain the desired product. + Clean extruder and downstream equipment. + Observe machine operations and gauges to detect any defective material or machine malfunctions. + Operate forklift. + Adhere to all Safety and OSHA requirements. + Maintain a clean and safe work area. **Essential Skills** + Experience in the plastics industry (1-2 years minimum). + Manufacturing experience (1-2 years minimum). + Good attendance record at previous employment. + Ability to follow written work instructions. + Comfortable with lifting up to 50 lbs. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School diploma or GED. + Ability to read and understand directions. + Forklift experience preferred. + Extrusion experience, twin screw if possible. + Forklift experience (either sit down or stand up). + Proficient in running Single Screw (Extrusion II). + Proficient in running Single Screw and Twin Screw (Extrusion III). **Why Work Here?** Join our team and enjoy a range of benefits including a $200/monthly attendance bonus, health, dental, and vision benefits, a $600 HSA fund, free clinic visits for you and your family, a 3% 401K match, monthly meals, family events, a golf tournament, 8 paid holidays a year, and PTO. **Work Environment** Our work environment is family-friendly and generally clean, though it can be dusty in the blender room. The facility is somewhat climate-controlled. While performing duties, you may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations. The noise level can be loud, and there may be exposure to extreme heat in summer and cold in winter. This role involves frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 30 pounds multiple times throughout the day and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Shifts are 12 hours long, either day (6 AM - 6 PM) or night (6 PM - 6 AM), with a schedule of 3 days on and 4 days off. This position may require working any shift with overtime and weekend hours as needed. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Evansville, Indiana. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00 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 Evansville,IN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 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.