Production Technician

Job Description

The Ink Technician safely prepares, blends, and supports all ink-related activities to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality, press-ready inks for a fast-paced production environment. This role plays a key part in supporting overall production performance by following established manufacturing processes, maintaining accurate documentation, and using computer systems to manage ink preparation and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and blend inks according to established formulas, quality standards, and safety procedures
• Batch, fill, and label ink products accurately to meet production requirements
• Measure, weigh, and verify raw materials to ensure press‑ready inks
• Enter and maintain production data, batch records, and inventory using computer systems
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with manufacturing standards
• Support ink storage, movement, and warehouse organization as needed
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve ink quality, availability, and performance issues

Why Work Here?

• Join a stable manufacturing organization focused on safety, reliability, and teamwork
• Receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• Enjoy paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Plan for the future with a competitive 401(k) and company match
• Gain added security with company‑paid life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Work in a culture that values consistency, quality, and mutual support
• Build long‑term career growth while developing and expanding your skills

Work Environment

You will work in a clean, temperature-controlled production environment designed for comfort and safety. The role involves hands-on work with inks and related materials in a manufacturing setting, including batching, blending, mixing, and prepping products for production use. You will regularly use basic computer systems to record data and manage documentation, and you may support warehouse activities such as organizing and moving materials. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and to be on your feet while performing production tasks. Safety procedures and cleanliness are a core part of the daily routine, contributing to an orderly and well-maintained facility.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bowling Green, KY.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Bowling Green,KY.

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.