**Molding Technician** **Job Description** The primary function of the Melt Technician is to accurately pour hot metal into a flask or mold, which will turn into a part. The company specializes in making large propellers for yachts and products for the Marine Corps and Navy. This is a 1st shift position, from 6 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Friday, with overtime available due to current staffing needs. **Responsibilities** + Fill furnaces with metal bars/remelt + Take the temperatures of the heated metal + Using a hoist system, pour a ladle filled with heated metal into different-sized flasks and/or molds + Maintain proper housekeeping in and around the melt area + Stay on task and hit production goals each day + Other duties as assigned **Essential Skills** + General labor experience + Production and construction experience + Basic math skills + Experience with weight measuring and metals + Knowledge of heat and furnace operations + Mechanical, troubleshooting, and electrical skills + Machine operation experience **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to think on feet and react quickly + Understanding of quality and safety standards + Tolerance for extreme heat **Work Environment** Employees operate equipment such as Hilo/lift trucks and bobcats and may need to push, pull, or lift up to 75 pounds. Movement around the plant involves walking or driving, with varying temperatures depending on the season. The environment can be hot or cold due to open overhead doors. Required Personal Protective Equipment includes safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, steel-toed work shoes, an aluminized apron, boot protectors, sleeves (cotton/aluminized), a helmet with shield, and insulated gloves (leather/aluminum). **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00 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 Grand Rapids,MI. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 23, 2024. **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.