Production Technician

Now Hiring: Lead Production Control

(For quicker response, email resume directly to: View email address on jobs.aerotek.com)

Pay: 23-30/hr

Shift: First, Monday-Thursday (6am-4:30pm)

Location: North Sarasota

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Production Control professional to ensure successful execution of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) by coordinating material availability, monitoring production flow, and resolving production constraints. This hands-on role supports daily and weekly manufacturing activities, works closely with Supply Chain, Planning, Warehouse, and Production teams, and helps drive on-time delivery, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The position combines production coordination with product assembly responsibilities in a clean, climate-controlled aviation manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in a production or manufacturing environment with the ability to execute and monitor production activities against a Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Experience managing work-in-progress (WIP), material movements, and inventory transactions to support continuous production flow.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, including SAP , for accurate production reporting, inventory management, and material tracking.
• Strong ability to coordinate with Supply Chain, Planning, Warehouse, and Production teams to ensure material availability and resolve shortages.
• Ability to monitor production flow, identify bottlenecks, escalate risks, and support recovery plans to maintain schedule performance and on-time delivery.
• Experience participating in Tier, QRQC, or similar production meetings to communicate status, priorities, and operational risks.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes of delays and support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Hands-on mechanical and assembly experience with the ability to spend approximately 50% of the time supporting product manufacturing on the production floor.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy in both physical production work and system transactions.
• Strong communication skills, sense of ownership, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School or GED
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, etc.) and Excel.
• Understanding scheduling, inventory, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience in production within the aviation or aerospace industry is highly beneficial.
• Experience working in a climate-controlled, clean manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement practices and problem-solving methodologies.
• Comfort working in a fast-growing company where processes and systems may evolve.
• Strong communication skills to clearly convey status, risks, and issues to cross-functional teams.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization in the aviation industry, offering the opportunity to work with high-quality products in a clean, climate-controlled facility. The company fosters a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence, giving you the chance to contribute directly to meaningful outcomes while developing your skills in a stable and evolving environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a climate-controlled, clean production facility, providing a comfortable and organized work setting. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the production floor, working hands-on with products and materials while also performing system transactions and coordination activities. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and precision, with structured production processes and regular team meetings to review performance, risks, and improvements.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sarasota, FL.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Sarasota,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.