Production Support Technician

Aerotek; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Production Support Technician in Waterloo, IA to assist with inventory, tooling, material movement, and production support activities in a manufacturing environment. This on-site role is suited for candidates with warehouse, inventory, production, maintenance, forklift, or manufacturing experience seeking a stable long-term career.

Responsibilities include guarding material flow, organizing inventory, receiving and tracking materials, assisting with tooling maintenance, and

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, production, maintenance, or mechanical experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Basic computer skills for inventory tracking and documentation
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Desire to learn and grow within a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations by ensuring materials, tooling, and supplies are available when needed
• Manage and organize inventory, tooling, and production materials
• Receive, distribute, and track materials throughout the facility
• Assist with tooling repairs, maintenance, and preparation for production use
• Conduct inventory counts and maintain accurate inventory records
• Coordinate tooling and material needs with production personnel
• Use computer systems to track inventory, orders, and production information
• Troubleshoot minor equipment and tooling issues and communicate concerns when needed
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Support warehouse, inventory, and production teams as business needs change

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Warehouse experience

Inventory experience

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Tools

Forklift operation

Material handling equipment

Job description

Production Support Technician - $21/hr

We are hiring a Production Support Technician to assist with inventory, tooling, material movement, and production support activities in a manufacturing environment. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys staying busy, solving problems, and helping keep operations running smoothly.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with warehouse, inventory, production, machine operator, maintenance, forklift, or manufacturing experience who are looking for a stable long-term career.

Responsibilities

Support daily production operations by ensuring materials, tooling, and supplies are available when needed

Manage and organize inventory, tooling, and production materials

Receive, distribute, and track materials throughout the facility

Assist with tooling repairs, maintenance, and preparation for production use

Conduct inventory counts and maintain accurate inventory records

Coordinate tooling and material needs with production personnel

Use computer systems to track inventory, orders, and production information

Troubleshoot minor equipment and tooling issues and communicate concerns when needed

Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Support warehouse, inventory, and production teams as business needs change

Qualifications

Previous manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, production, maintenance, or mechanical experience preferred

Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple responsibilities

Basic computer skills for inventory tracking and documentation

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed

Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Desire to learn and grow within a manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience

Inventory control and cycle counting

Forklift or material handling equipment operation

Machine operator experience

Manufacturing production support

Tooling, parts, or equipment management

Mechanical maintenance experience

ERP or inventory management systems

Why Apply?

Stable first‑shift schedule

Long‑term career opportunity

Variety of hands‑on responsibilities throughout the day

Opportunity to develop mechanical and technical skills

Independent role with ownership and responsibility

Clean manufacturing environment

Strong training and development opportunities

Career growth potential

If you're mechanically inclined, organized, and enjoy a mix of production, inventory, warehouse, and hands‑on support work, we'd like to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waterloo, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waterloo, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waterloo,IA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.