**Job Title: Production Tech** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Production Tech to efficiently operate a slitter machine used in processing steel coils of aluminum for gutter production. The role involves setting up and adjusting the machine with the correct product dimensions, loading aluminum coils, inspecting for defects, and moving processed aluminum to the next step in the manufacturing process. **Responsibilities** + Operate slitter machine used to process steel coils of aluminum. + Set up and adjust machine with correct product dimensions. + Load aluminum coils on the machine. + Inspect aluminum coils for defects. + Move processed aluminum to the next step in the manufacturing process, typically an inventory location. + Stand for most of the shift during machine operation. **Essential Skills** + Ability to do basic math and read a tape measure. + Experience in general labor, production, and inspection. + Familiarity with industrial machine operating. + Attention to detail **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with metal processing, slitter machines, and roll forming machines is a plus. + Machine troubleshooting and maintenance experience is a plus. + Self-starter **Why Work Here?** Join a company that values continuous training to grow your skills and abilities, keeping you mentally stimulated. We offer opportunities for advancement in a supportive, team-based culture. **Work Environment** Work in an open bay manufacturing warehouse that is clean and organized, though non-climate controlled with temperatures ranging from 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit. You will work with 5-10 team members, and the dress code requires pants, closed-toe shoes, and eye protection. Note that cellphones are not allowed on the floor. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clearwater, Florida. **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.