Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated and skilled Machine Operators to join our team. This role offers comprehensive training, regular check-ins with production managers, and collaboration with the engineering team to support your success.

Responsibilities

• Work from work orders, understand individual customer processes, and meet key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Use micrometers and calipers to ensure product quality.

• Perform minor preventive maintenance on machinery, including oiling.

• Utilize a computer to track raw material usage.

• Inspect pieces for defective materials and any unusual conditions.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production, assembly, and general production.

• Proficiency with hand tools and blueprints.

• Ability to pack and handle materials effectively.

• Frequent mobility and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Strong mathematical skills, including decimals, fractions, and measurements.

• Comfortable operating multiple machines simultaneously.

• Competency in computer use, machine operation, inspection, and troubleshooting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or a mechanically inclined position is preferred.

• Open-minded approach to learning new skills.

• Willingness to be trained on company machinery.

• Stable work history without frequent job changes.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a vibrant work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our wellness program rewards healthy living, offering gym memberships and Apple watches. Participate in monthly events like coin hunts for PTO and a gardening competition with cash prizes. We promote a feedback-rich culture with daily interactions between engineers and production workers, ensuring effective communication and support. Benefit from a 30-minute paid lunch and weekly check-ins to enhance your learning experience.

Work Environment

Work in a well-lit environment with state-of-the-art machinery across seven departments, each handling distinct production processes. Embrace a diverse culture, although some areas may be louder. The facility operates Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Turners Falls, Massachusetts.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.58 - $21.58/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 Turners Falls,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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.