Job Title: Technician I
Job Description

The Technician will assist in the setup, operation, disassembly, and cleaning of chemical process equipment and systems for pilot scale testing under the supervision of the Process Development Manager and Process Development Engineers.

ResponsibilitiesReview test paperwork and ask questions, including test request forms, PFDs, P&IDs, and SDSs.Pull material from storage using electric pallet jacks, dump resin or material into mixer and process machines according to SOP and batch order.Perform basic plumbing and running of process utility lines such as hot oil, steam, water, and electrical.Inspect and setup process equipment, instrumentation, and controls, including installation of instrumentation, utility plumbing, valves, insulation, and guarding.Calibrate and operate the mixing and processing equipment, feeders, and pumps.Monitor, inspect, test, and make adjustments, including pressure changes to equipment.Conduct mechanical checkout of equipment/system with the Process Development Engineer and correct issues as they arise.Complete appropriate test paperwork, including equipment settings and feed/product rates.Take samples and label during the test as directed by the Process Development Engineer.Disassemble equipment/systems, clean, and put into storage while collecting, weighing, and labeling all materials.Assist the Process Development Engineer when conducting inventory of all materials before and after testing.Move drums/containers of finished product (up to 180 lbs) with appropriate equipment to pallets and operate sit-down forklift to move finished pallets to shipping and storage.Essential Skills1+ year experience in chemical processing, blending, mixing operation, and testing.Familiarity and high mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools.Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.Excellent shop math skills including basic fractions, conversions, measurements, scale, and testing.Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skill set.Experience in repair, blueprint reading, pneumatics, electrical, troubleshooting, and mechanical tasks.Additional Skills & QualificationsForklift or pallet jack experience.Experience handling hazardous materials.Testing and sampling experience.Material handling skills.Why Work Here?

This is a growing company that offers excellent long-term growth and promotes from within opportunities. It fosters an employee-friendly and team-oriented culture, encouraging collaboration from every employee, regardless of their tenure. The company provides uniforms with personalized names, reimburses steel toe boots after 30 days, and offers a generous PTO/Vacation package. Employees enjoy excellent medical/dental benefits, a one-hour lunch with 30 minutes paid, and a welcoming environment where job titles do not matter.

Work Environment

The work environment is an industrial chemical processing setting, which can get very hot during the summer but remains comfortable in other seasons. Employees will wear face masks due to chemical and steam processing, with proper ventilation provided. Work occurs on both lower and upper levels, involving loading materials, testing, sampling, and palletizing the final product. Forklifts, pallet jacks, and a freight elevator are used between floors. Employees work from 6 am to 2:30 pm or 2:30 pm to 10 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime but no weekend work. Uniforms are provided, and locker rooms are available for men and women.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/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 MINNEAPOLIS,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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