**Job Title: Quality Technician** **Job Description** The Technician will be responsible for ensuring the quality of finished product resin by pulling samples from large gaylord totes (3-inch probe), bringing them to the quality lab, and running basic tests to meet the specifications. The Technician is responsible for performing analyses on the product at each stage of the process. **Responsibilities** + Perform analysis in support of identifying new plastic feed streams (type, description, color, density, gravity, and percent of contaminants) using lab instrumentation. + Provide QC support (sample retains, contamination analysis, QC data input, and production feedback) to achieve maximum product quality and assure minimal field quality complaints. + Sample and evaluate inbound material from receiving, as required. + Perform incoming inspection of inbound materials for evaluation. + Gain an understanding of basic machine operation of each system. + Understand, follow, and apply information from the Run Instruction Sheet (RIS). + Regularly audit and ensure production associates are using clean boxes, liners, and skids. + Monitor inventory levels of chemicals and equipment and work with purchasing to obtain proper supplies. + Oversee and maintain the storage of production run sample area. + Calibrate scales, complete calibration log, and report inequities to supervisor. + Populate Excel documents with pertinent information concerning density and moisture levels. + Work with management staff in the Lab training program for all new associates in regard to proper lab and quality control procedures. **Essential Skills** + Experience in a manufacturing environment. + Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, and calculating percentages. + Good handwriting for maintaining records. + Quality control and quality assurance experience. + Mechanical skills including the use of calipers and micrometers. + Experience in visual inspection and injection mold processes. + Ability to stand for the duration of the shift outside of breaks. + Ability to reach shoulder height into totes. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Sit-down forklift experience is nice to have. + Ability to work mandated Saturdays if business dictates. + Dexterity and physical ability to handle the tasks required. **Why Work Here?** Our company offers competitive benefits, including stock options, 401k, medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program (EAP), and various voluntary benefits. We prioritize a healthy work-life balance and provide valuable extras to our employees. **Work Environment** Night Shift 11:30pm – 8:00am, Sunday (night) – Thursday (night). Our facility is a traditional manufacturing environment with large machines, some two stories high. The work involves some dust and noise, so hearing and eye protection is required. Employees must be willing to climb stairs or use aerial lifts to troubleshoot and fix jams. The environment can get hot in the summer and is comfortable but cool in the winter. Dock workers spend more time loading and unloading trucks. PPE/Dress Code: No baggy clothing, tank tops, or low-cut shirts. No large holes, rips, or tears in clothing. Steel or composite toe shoes/boots are required. No jewelry or loose clothing. Long hair must be secured. No shorts or saggy pants. Good bodily hygiene is a must. No cell phones or smart watches allowed on the production floor. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2025. **About Aerotek:** 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.