**Job Title: Material Handler** **Job Description** The Material Handler is responsible for the reconditioning of heat exchange plates, which involves removing old rubber gaskets, power washing, testing for cracks or holes, washing and drying, gluing new gaskets, transferring into an oven, and packaging for shipment. **Responsibilities** + Remove old rubber gaskets from heat exchange plates either by hand or using liquid nitrogen. + Power wash plates to clean them thoroughly. + Test plates for cracks or holes using materials that reveal defects under a black light. + Wash and dry plates after testing. + Glue new gaskets onto plates and transfer them into an oven for adherence. + Cool plates after oven process and prepare them for shipment. **Essential Skills** + 1 year of manufacturing or production experience. + Attention to detail. + Ability to work in a team. + Capability to lift up to 50 pounds. + Self-motivation. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with general labor, packing, production, loading, material handling. + Skills in manufacturing, hand tool usage, assembly, packaging, and forklift operation. + Experience in cleaning processes. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a small team environment with good advancement opportunities. Those willing to travel can join teams that pull exchange plates from manufacturing sites, offering a competitive pay with per diem for extended periods away. **Work Environment** Work within a manufacturing environment in a very open warehouse that is not climate-controlled. The team consists of 12 employees who are either current or former staff members. Experience a laid-back atmosphere where meeting production output is prioritized over speed. This is a first shift opportunity, running from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday work. Dress code includes steel-toed boots and jeans, with safety glasses and gloves provided. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ankeny, Iowa. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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 Ankeny,IA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 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.