Job Information
Aerotek Production Technician in Summerville, South Carolina
Job Title: Production Technician
Job Description
The Production Technician operates and supports automated packaging equipment on the coater and tuber production lines. This role involves setting up machines, performing basic troubleshooting, conducting visual quality inspections, and ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent production of flexible packaging products.
Responsibilities
Operate and support the coater line by applying specialized coatings to flexible packaging materials according to established specifications and procedures.
Assist with operation of the tuber line, a form-fill-seal tubing line that produces packaging from rollstock, ensuring smooth and continuous production.
Set up machines for production runs, including adjustments, changeovers, and turnovers, following standard operating procedures.
Perform basic troubleshooting on production equipment to identify and address minor mechanical issues and irregularities.
Use a tape measure and other basic tools to verify dimensions, alignment, and proper machine setup.
Conduct frequent visual inspections and quality checks on materials and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
Monitor equipment during operation and recognize when machines are malfunctioning or not running optimally, escalating issues as needed.
Handle and lift materials and products up to 50 lbs repeatedly in a safe and controlled manner.
Follow all safety procedures and guidelines consistently, contributing to a safe and clean production environment.
Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality to support continuous production and teamwork.
Demonstrate strong initiative by taking ownership of tasks, seeking guidance when needed, and supporting team members on the production floor.
Essential Skills
Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with production machinery.
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting on production equipment.
Experience with machine operation, setup, or turnovers in a production or manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
Capability to perform heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs repetitively.
Strong focus on safety practices and adherence to safety procedures.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to recognize and respond when a machine is malfunctioning.
Attention to detail for visual quality checks and inspections.
Strong initiative and willingness to learn machine operation and processes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous operating manufacturing or production setting.
Experience setting up machines or performing production line turnovers.
Comfort working in a small, collaborative team environment.
Willingness to be trained on specialized coater and tuber line equipment.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports their health, financial security, and long-term growth. The organization offers professional development assistance, tuition reimbursement, and clear opportunities for advancement to help team members build lasting careers. A robust benefits program includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) with matching contributions, and an employee assistance program. Paid time off and paid holidays support work-life balance, while a supportive culture encourages continuous learning and development.
Work Environment
This role is based inside a very clean production facility with a smaller, close-knit team environment. The work involves operating and monitoring automated coater and tuber lines and handling materials throughout the shift. The position requires frequent standing, movement around the production floor, and repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs. Shifts are structured on a three-shift schedule: 1st shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 2nd shift from 3:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and 3rd shift starting at 11:00 p.m. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Summerville, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Summerville,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
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.