Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician-Minneapolis, MN

Job Details

• Contract to Hire

• Location:
  
  Onsite in Minneapolis, MN

• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm (can be slightly flexible on start time)

• Pay rate: $25-30 per hour dependent upon level of education and experience

The Manufacturing Technician works in a laboratory manufacturing environment, operating and maintaining semi-automated equipment to fill liquid products into microtiter plates and vials and to package finished products. The role includes performing in-process quality checks, maintaining batch documentation, and supporting equipment troubleshooting.

• Operate specialized production equipment (e.g., plate fillers and vial filling systems) to dispense liquid products into microplates and vials

• Package standard vials into plastic pouches using automated or semi-automated packaging equipment

• Perform batching, labeling, and packaging manually or with automated systems

• Conduct in-process sampling, inspection, and testing using microscopes and other lab tools to verify batch specifications

• Set up, calibrate, clean, and operate semi-automated manufacturing equipment

• Maintain accurate batch records, production documentation, and component inventory

• Adhere to laboratory protocols, SOPs, and safety and regulatory requirements

• Assist with equipment troubleshooting and collaborate with Facilities or technical teams to minimize downtime

• Meet production cycle times and quality expectations consistently

• Follow daily work instructions and priorities established by production leadership

• Support a safe, organized, and compliant work environment

• Perform additional duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required with 1–3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, automation, or laboratory environments

• Will consider entry-level graduates with a strong science background

• Hands‑on experience with general laboratory equipment such as pipettes, analytical balances, microscopes, incubators, or degassing devices required

• Prior experience operating material handling or automated packaging equipment preferred

• Ability to work independently on routine tasks; more experienced candidates may work with minimal supervision

• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment and automated material handling systems

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  () for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.