**Job Title: Production Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Production Technician who will engage in plug and draw processes to size steel tubes under ½” diameter to meet customer specifications. The role involves ensuring quality assurance, managing tube coils, adhering to safety protocols, and working with oil and mineral spirits. The position is physically demanding, requiring lifting up to 50 lbs independently, with assistance available for heavier loads. This position offers cross-training opportunities in various production areas for future utilization. **Responsibilities** + Initiate plug and draw processes to size steel tubes to customer specifications. + Ensure product quality assurance and maintain safety and process directives. + Remove tube coils from payloads and properly tie them up. + Work with oil and mineral spirits safely. + Assist and learn other production areas for cross-training purposes. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in power tools and machine operation. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Strong troubleshooting and inspection skills. + Mechanical aptitude and assembly experience. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Reliable and hard-working with punctuality. + Positive energy with a solution-oriented attitude. + Superior attention to detail and organizational skills. + Quick thinking and priority identification under pressure. + Enjoyment of challenges and career satisfaction. + Mechanical inclination and familiarity with hand tools. + Preferred manufacturing experience with metal. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy the autonomy of your work and the opportunity to advance to a line lead position with increased pay. Gain cross-transferable skills and learn complex systems incrementally. We offer a supportive environment that values personal growth and skill development. **Work Environment** The position is full-time, requiring 45-50 hours per week, with benefits including PTO, 10 paid holidays, and health insurance. Operating hours are from 7 AM to 5 PM. The workplace encourages teamwork, offers a chance for advancement, and provides comprehensive training in a hands-on environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Needham, Massachusetts. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Needham,MA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 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.