Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Technician I

Job Description

The Technician I 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.

Responsibilities

• Review test paperwork and ask questions, including test request forms, PFD’s, P&ID’s, SDS’s.
• 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 run process utility lines such as hot oil, steam, water, and electrical.
• Inspect and set up 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 and pressure changes to equipment.
• Conduct mechanical checkout of equipment / system with the Process Development Engineer and correct issues as they arise.
• Calibrate and operate process feeders / pumps.
• Complete appropriate test paperwork, including equipment settings and feed / product rates.
• Take samples and label them during the test as directed by the Process Development Engineer.
• Disassemble equipment / systems, clean and put into storage, and collect, weigh, and label all materials.
• Aid the Process Development Engineer in conducting inventory of all materials before and after testing.
• Move drums / containers of finished product (up to 180 lbs) to pallets, and operate a sit-down forklift to move finished pallets to shipping and storage.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company that offers excellent long-term growth and promotes from within opportunities. Enjoy a team-oriented culture that values ideas and collaboration from every employee. Benefit from excellent medical / dental benefits, generous PTO / vacation, and a company-provided uniform. Enjoy a paid lunch break and potential for steel toe boot reimbursement.

Work Environment

Work in an industrial chemical processing environment with shifts from 6 am-2 : 30 pm or 2 : 30 pm-10 pm, Monday to Friday. Overtime may be required occasionally but not on weekends. The environment can get very hot during the summer and requires wearing a face mask due to chemical and steam processing. Work involves both lower and upper levels, using forklifts, pallet jacks, and a freight elevator. Uniforms and locker rooms are provided for all employees.

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 $23.00 - $26.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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.