Manufacturing Technician

Manufactring Operator

Job Description

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting silicone coating, converting, and packaging equipment. This includes handling start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, inspections, packaging, and preventative maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Setup, run, and troubleshoot production equipment as per schedule.
• Mix silicone compounds using industrial mixers, blenders, or reactors.
• Monitor batch temperatures, viscosities, and curing characteristics during processing.
• Document batch data, adjustments, and material usage accurately.
• Perform machine start-up and shutdown procedures following SOPs.
• Change tools and break down machines for changeovers.
• Inspect and package products into designated containers.
• Identify defects during inspection and troubleshoot root causes.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, such as filter changes, lubrication, and minor repairs.
• Clean and organize work area and equipment after production runs.
• Adhere to all safety and chemical handling procedures and wear appropriate PPE.
• Maintain compliance with GMP and QMS requirements.
• Perform in‑process and final quality checks, including hardness, color, viscosity, and visual inspection.
• Communicate effectively with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives like Lean, SS, and Six Sigma.
• Train other operators on equipment and processes as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in packaging, manufacturing, and cleanroom environments.
• Proficiency in batch work, mixing, compounding, and blending.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• High School diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for entire shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a Cleanroom Technician.
• Experience in assembly and packaging.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including 401k once hired on, with opportunities for growth and development in a supportive work environment.

Work Environment

Work in a cleanroom manufacturing environment with a warehouse side for shipping and receiving. The schedule is Monday to Friday, from 7am to 3:30pm.

This is a Contract position based out of Allentown, PA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Allentown,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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.