**Job Title: Production Technician** **Pay:** $18.00-$22.00/hr. (based on experience) **Shift:** 1st Shift **Location:** Tonawanda, NY **Job Description** In support of the Company’s primary and single most important objective, which is to get and keep profitable customers, this individual is responsible for manufacturing ceramic products. Successes of the position are measured via the following key indicators: working safely and meeting all environmental standards of OSHA and employer, producing a high-quality product, meeting and/or exceeding efficiency rates defined by job specifications, inspecting, maintaining, and trouble-shooting product and equipment to ensure non-conformances are identified and communicated appropriately throughout the process, maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organized work area, and completing and submitting paperwork timely and accurately. **Responsibilities** + Comply with all company policies, work, and safety rules. + Follow instructions for manufacturing processes. + Report safety and quality concerns when observed. + Maintain equipment as directed by manager. + Maintain accurate batching and production records. + Provide production training to new and existing employees. + Communicate with coworkers as needed and supervisors to receive instructions and coordinate activities. + Exercise multi-tasking skills throughout the shift to achieve optimum shop efficiency. + Follow other job-related instructions and perform other tasks as requested. + Be punctual and properly prepared to work. + Other work may be required by management. **Essential Skills** + General production experience + Hand tool experience (wrench, hammer, etc.) + Packing experience + Forklift operation (training can be supplied) + Heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds consistently) + At least 2 years of consistent work history + Production experience (assembly, machine operating, warehouse) + Mechanical aptitude (blueprint reading experience) + High School Diploma or GED + Basic math skills + Good communication skills—verbal and written **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with general labor and assembly + Ability to follow safety and quality standards + Willingness to provide training to new employees **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package. Employees enjoy 8 paid holidays and are eligible for a 401k with a 4% match after 6 months. We celebrate with holiday lunches and often have a Venison cookout during deer hunting season. Employees receive 2 weeks of vacation and 40 hours of sick time. We are committed to growth and often promote from within for solid employees. **Work Environment** Industrial environment with a climate-controlled area specifically for production technicians. The rest of the shop is not climate-controlled. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo, New York. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Buffalo,NY. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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.