Manufacturing Technician (1st Shift)

Astrix Technology; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrix Technology in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Technician (1st Shift) to support quality assurance, laboratory testing, and production operations in a food manufacturing environment. You will perform routine lab testing, monitor equipment, document results, and help ensure compliance with GMP and food safety standards.

The role requires standing for extended periods and adapting to a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Science preferred; high school diploma with 2 years experience acceptable.
• Previous laboratory, quality, or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during the shift.
• Work in a food manufacturing environment with dusty conditions and temperatures up to ~110°F.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Monitor instrumentation, run calibration checks, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Document analytical results and maintain accurate laboratory records and databases.
• Support food safety, quality, and regulatory programs following procedures.
• Assist with routine inspections, product evaluations, and trials under supervision.
• Identify and elevate technical or quality concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Follow GMP, safety, and company policies at all times.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Quality awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Life Science (preferred)

High school diploma with 2 years experience

Job description

Manufacturing Technician (1st Shift)

Laboratory

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US

• Added - 06/08/2026

Pay Rate Low: 20 | Pay Rate High: 25

Pay Rate Low: 20.00 | Pay Rate High: 25.00

Our client is a food manufacturing organization seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician to support quality assurance, food safety, and production operations within a food manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for performing routine laboratory testing, monitoring equipment performance, documenting analytical results, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Contract position w/extension

Schedule: 1st shift 6am-6pm (4 days on, 4 days off)

Pay: $20-25/hour

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quantitative and qualitative laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Conduct product analysis and accurately document, record, and communicate test results.
• Monitor laboratory instrumentation, perform calibration checks, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting or repairs.
• Maintain laboratory records, databases, and customer specification documentation.
• Support food safety, quality, and regulatory programs by following established procedures and compliance standards.
• Assist with routine inspections, product evaluations, and laboratory trials under supervision.
• Identify and elevate technical or quality concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Life Science field preferred; High school diploma with 2 years experience
• Previous laboratory, quality, or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Work in a food manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to dusty conditions and temperatures up to approximately 110°F.

"This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!"

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.