Production Support Technician

Job Title: Production Support Technician

Job Description

The Production Support Technician provides hands-on support to daily manufacturing operations by performing bandsaw cutting, drill press operation, crucible cleaning, and material handling in a fast-paced industrial environment. This full-time temporary role focuses on safe and efficient production while upholding high standards of quality, housekeeping, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial bandsaws to cut materials to specified dimensions while maintaining accuracy and safety.

• Operate drill press equipment safely and efficiently to support production requirements.

• Assist with crucible cleaning and preparation activities to ensure equipment readiness for production.

• Perform material handling tasks using forklifts, overhead cranes, or other industrial equipment as trained.

• Follow all safety procedures, standard work instructions, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements at all times.

• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas to support housekeeping and foreign object debris (FOD) expectations.

• Inspect equipment regularly and promptly report any maintenance needs or safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.

• Accurately complete production paperwork, logs, and documentation to support traceability and quality requirements.

• Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to meet production goals and resolve issues.

• Support general production activities as needed, including general labor and machine operation tasks in a manufacturing setting.

Essential Skills

• Ability to safely operate industrial bandsaws and drill presses in a production environment.

• Ability to safely operate hand tools and industrial equipment.

• Experience or capability to perform general labor, machine operation, or warehouse tasks in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Ability to perform material handling tasks, including operating forklifts and overhead cranes when trained.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently.

• Strong attendance, punctuality, and reliability to support consistent production operations.

• Willingness and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly as required.

• Physical ability to bend, kneel, climb, and perform physically demanding tasks in an industrial setting.

• Ability to work in hot, dusty, and industrial environments around heavy equipment and moving machinery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Previous industrial, manufacturing, construction, or mechanical experience preferred.

• Forklift and overhead crane experience is a plus.

• Good communication skills to interact with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams.

• Strong safety mindset and commitment to following established procedures.

• Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to take initiative.

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new tasks and processes.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and quality.

Why Work Here?

You will join a safety-focused industrial manufacturing environment where teamwork, reliability, and continuous learning are highly valued. The full-time, four-day workweek schedule supports work-life balance while offering opportunities for overtime based on business needs. You will gain hands-on experience with industrial equipment and manufacturing processes, develop valuable technical skills, and work alongside a supportive operations and maintenance team committed to quality and operational excellence.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial manufacturing facility that operates four 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday, with overtime possible based on business needs. You will work around heavy equipment, moving machinery, dust, heat, and varying noise levels, and you must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. The environment is fast-paced and production-driven, with a strong emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and adherence to standard work procedures. The position involves extended periods of standing and walking, frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, and regular bending, kneeling, climbing, and other physically demanding tasks typical of an industrial production setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richland, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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 Richland,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.

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.

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.