Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I for the 2nd shift in West Des Moines, IA. It is an entry-level role with no certification required and training on calibration-related tasks under supervision.

You will assist in preparing and assembling components, set up and operate production equipment, and work toward certification within 120 days. The position emphasizes learning, adherence to work instructions, and striving for quality and safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be a U.S. Person.
• Willingness to work nonstandard hours.
• Ability to work overtime, extended shifts, and some holidays based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate test stands to evaluate nozzles, spray bars, and valves for spray quality, angle, and flow.
• Set up and operate laser marking and printing equipment according to procedures and specifications.
• Record spray parameters by serial number.
• Certify product conformance through testing and performance records.
• May learn to disassemble, repair, and assemble products according to specifications.
• Complete production documentation and labor transactions accurately.
• Follow EHS, Quality, and Continuous Improvement requirements.
• Work under immediate supervision and follow detailed instructions.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety activities.
• Perform additional assigned duties, including overtime and extended shifts as required.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Basic math skills

Reading prints

Basic computer proficiency

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift West Des Moines IA Contract – 2nd Shift, 5/40 Pay Rate: $22.10/Hr. Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k

Position Summary:

Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Entry-level manufacturing position with no certification required. Learns and trains on calibration-specific operations under supervision. Assists in preparing and assembling components into final or sub-assemblies under direct supervision of a certified calibrator. Sets up and operates production equipment to ensure flow, spray angle, and product quality meet specifications and tolerance requirements. Expected to follow established work instructions and work toward certification within 120 days.

Responsibilities:

• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Learn to set up and operate test stands to evaluate nozzles, spray bars, and valves for spray quality, angle, and flow.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Learn to set up and operate laser marking and printing equipment according to procedures and specifications.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Record spray parameters by serial number.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Learn to certify product conformance through testing and performance records.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift May learn to disassemble, repair, and assemble products according to specifications.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Complete production documentation and labor transactions accurately.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Follow EHS, Quality, and Continuous Improvement requirements.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Work under immediate supervision and follow detailed instructions.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Participate in continuous improvement and safety activities.
• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift Perform additional assigned duties, including overtime and extended shifts as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Mechanical Manufacturing Technician I - 2nd Shift High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be a U.S. Person.
• Willingness to work nonstandard hours.
• Ability to work overtime, extended shifts, and some holidays based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing background preferred.
• Manual dexterity for assembly and calibration tasks.
• Ability to learn to read and understand prints.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, printing documents, and internet use.
• Ability to learn computer systems used to access prints and work instructions.
• Basic shop math skills, including geometric tolerances.
• Basic problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to learn core job functions within the first three months.
• Effective communication skills with employees and management.

Clearance Requirements:

Position is considered safety-sensitive under FAA guidelines. Subject to FAA-required drug and alcohol testing.

Additional Information:

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.