**Job Title: Technician** Job Description As a Technician, you will be responsible for managing the glycerin refinery plant operations using systems like Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to maintain production targets and efficiency. You will monitor process parameters, alarms, and equipment status, making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance. Additionally, you will be tasked with conducting quality control by taking samples from designated points and ensuring their timely delivery to the laboratory for testing. Chemical handling is another critical aspect of the role, requiring you to fill chemicals based on production requirements and ensure proper dosing while adhering to safety protocols. You will also conduct preventive maintenance on field equipment and report any issues, all while following plant safety procedures, especially when handling hazardous materials or working with high-temperature equipment. Responsibilities + Operate refinery equipment and manage plant operations using Distributed Control Systems (DCS). + Monitor process parameters, alarms, and equipment status, making necessary adjustments for optimal performance. + Conduct quality control by taking samples and ensuring their timely delivery to the laboratory. + Handle chemicals, ensuring proper dosing and adherence to safety protocols. + Perform preventive maintenance on field equipment and report any issues. + Follow all plant safety procedures, especially when handling hazardous materials or high-temperature equipment. Essential Skills + Quality control expertise + Mechanical aptitude + Troubleshooting skills + Experience in mechanical and construction tasks + Forklift operation + Production and inspection proficiency + Machine operating capabilities + Hand tool usage + Cleanroom experience Additional Skills & Qualifications + Valid driver's license + Computer proficiency + Comfortable working at heights + Ability to routinely lift 75 lbs Why Work Here? We offer a 5% 401k match after one year of employment, seven paid holidays, and flexible days. You'll start with three weeks of PTO and enjoy yearly wage raises and end-of-year cash bonus opportunities. There are excellent promotion opportunities within 6-12 months, and potential for tuition assistance. Work Environment The position requires working 12-hour rotating shifts from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM in a climate-controlled environment. You'll need to be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as in confined spaces. Exposure to chemicals, pressurized steam, dust, heat, noise, and fumes is expected. The facility has roughly ten production operators on all shifts. The dress code is casual, but steel-toed boots, a hard hat, safety glasses, and additional PPE are required, with uniforms provided later on. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, Iowa. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Ames,IA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.