Production Technician

Job Description

As a Production Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting the mining industry by ensuring the efficient extraction of solvent used to produce magnets. You will handle rare earth materials transferred from mining quarries and process them at our facility. Your responsibilities will include receiving products, loading machines, and monitoring gauges, temperatures, and chemical levels to ensure accurate documentation. Basic mechanical aptitude is required for troubleshooting machinery, and proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary for documentation purposes.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage rare earth materials for processing.
• Load machines with products and monitor operational parameters.
• Document gauges, temperatures, and chemical levels accurately.
• Troubleshoot machinery using basic mechanical skills.
• Utilize Microsoft Office for documentation tasks.

Essential Skills

• Experience in machine operation and production processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting machinery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator.
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations and inspection processes.

Why Work Here?

Join a forward-thinking company in the mining industry that values innovation and efficiency. Benefit from a supportive work environment and the opportunity to develop your technical skills in a state-of-the-art facility.

Work Environment

Work in a temperature-controlled, newly built manufacturing floor equipped with advanced machinery. This role requires standing throughout your shift with no seating available. Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with a '3 on, 4 off' rotation, alternating between 36 and 48-hour weeks. The shift hours are from 6pm to 6am, Wednesday through Saturday.

This is a Contract position based out of Wheat Ridge, CO.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Wheat Ridge,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.