Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

The Manufacturing Technician operates and monitors production equipment that processes raw agricultural materials into refined oil products. This role ensures safe, efficient, and consistent production while maintaining strict quality standards. The technician handles incoming and outgoing materials, supports equipment troubleshooting and adjustments, maintains accurate production and inventory documentation, and assists engineers and contractors with process improvements and new operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor manufacturing and production equipment, including PLC/HMI systems, to process raw agricultural materials into refined oil products.
• Continuously observe equipment performance and process conditions to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic equipment or process issues to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
• Adjust and calibrate equipment settings to maintain product quality, process efficiency, and adherence to specifications.
• Handle raw materials such as seed, oil, and byproducts, ensuring proper loading, unloading, storage, and transfer.
• Operate a forklift to move materials, supplies, and finished products as needed, following all safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate production logs, batch records, and inventory documentation in a timely and organized manner.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards during daily operations.
• Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for all production activities.
• Support process improvement initiatives by providing feedback on equipment performance and production methods.
• Assist engineers and contractors with the setup, testing, and implementation of new equipment and operations.
• Collaborate with team members across production, maintenance, and quality to resolve issues and optimize workflow.
• Perform basic cleaning and routine checks on equipment and work areas to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Use Microsoft Office and other digital tools to record data, complete reports, and communicate production information.
• Participate in training and cross-training activities to build skills and support flexible coverage across operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing or agricultural production.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and monitor production equipment, including PLC/HMI systems.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting ability for equipment and process issues.
• Proven ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain quality and safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail to accurately complete logs, batch records, and inventory documentation.
• Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work in a production environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively to a team.
• Experience using Microsoft Office for data entry, reporting, and communication.
• Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safe work practices in a production setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred, including safe operation for material handling.
• Experience in maintenance or as a maintenance technician is beneficial.
• Experience as a machine operator in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with assembly processes and general manufacturing workflows.
• Comfort working with agricultural materials such as seed, oil, and byproducts.
• Willingness to support process improvements and new product development activities.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with engineers, contractors, and cross-functional teams.

Why Work Here?

Join a production environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, where your technical skills and ideas contribute directly to efficient, reliable operations. You will work with modern equipment and digital tools, collaborate closely with experienced engineers and technicians, and gain exposure to process optimization and new product development. The organization supports skill growth, cross-training, and teamwork, offering a stable, hands-on role in a growing agricultural processing operation.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility focused on processing agricultural materials into refined oil products. You will work around production machinery, PLC/HMI-controlled systems, and material handling equipment such as forklifts. The environment is fast-paced and safety-focused, with adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and established standard operating procedures. Work involves standing for extended periods, handling materials like seed, oil, and byproducts, and performing routine equipment checks and basic cleaning. You will use Microsoft Office and other digital tools for documentation and communication, and you will collaborate closely with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and contractor teams on the manufacturing floor.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salem, OR.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Salem,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.