Line Technician

Job Title: Production Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on operating, setting up, and maintaining high-precision production equipment in a metal stamping and forming environment to consistently produce parts that meet customer specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-precision production equipment in a metal stamping and forming environment to produce parts that meet customer specifications.
• Load coils safely and efficiently, using a lift truck or overhead crane to load and remove coils as needed.
• Set up machines to the required specifications, including tooling adjustments, to ensure parts remain within defined tolerances.
• Run production equipment, monitor machine performance, and maintain continuous operation of machines throughout the shift.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and take corrective action to minimize downtime and maintain production targets.
• Read and interpret piece part drawings to understand dimensional requirements and specifications.
• Measure parts using appropriate inspection equipment, including flatness indicators, microscopes, and hole size gauges, to verify compliance with specifications.
• Inspect raw materials and coils for defects, cleaning and preparing materials prior to production.
• Enter accurate data into inspection, adjustment, production, and inventory sheets to maintain proper records.
• Inspect finished parts for defects and flaws, and ensure that all specifications for size, thickness, and flatness are met.
• Make necessary adjustments to machines and tooling to keep parts within specification limits.
• Ensure proper labeling, packaging, and palletizing of finished products in accordance with company standards.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines, including oiling and lubricating equipment as required to maintain optimal performance.
• Observe machine operations to detect malfunctions and take appropriate action to resolve issues.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adhere to production, quality, and safety guidelines at all times.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating, setting up, and performing maintenance on high-precision production equipment in a metal stamping and forming environment.
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret piece part drawings and production documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform machine setup, change-outs, and basic maintenance and repair.
• Proficiency using measuring and inspection tools such as flatness indicators, microscopes, and hole size gauges.
• Experience working in a production manufacturing environment, including production line and general labor tasks.
• Capability to troubleshoot equipment and make adjustments to tooling and machines to maintain specifications.
• Basic data entry skills for inspection, adjustment, production, and inventory records.
• GED or High School Diploma required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in an ISO-regulated manufacturing facility.
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a production environment.
• Comfort working with lift trucks and overhead cranes to handle coils and materials.
• Background in the manufacturing industry with exposure to diverse product portfolios.
• Attention to detail in inspecting raw materials and finished parts for defects.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple shifts and adapt to production demands.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable business with a diverse product portfolio, offering long-term career opportunities and the chance to grow your skills in a clean, well-organized manufacturing environment. Multiple shifts are available to support work-life balance, and night shift roles include a shift differential. The culture emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, providing a supportive environment where your contributions are valued.

Work Environment

This position is based in a clean, ISO-regulated manufacturing facility with a strong focus on quality and safety. The primary schedule is Monday through Thursday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with a shift differential for night work. You will work around high-precision metal stamping and forming equipment, using measuring and inspection tools, lift trucks, and overhead cranes. The facility maintains a professional atmosphere and good company culture, with clear procedures and standards to guide daily operations.

This is a Permanent position based out of Phillipsburg, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $50232.00 - $50232.00/yr.

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.

Medical Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dental, Vision and life insurance 401k along with PTO accrued.

This is a fully onsite position in Phillipsburg,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.