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Job Title: Machine Operator

**Pay:** $23.75/hr to start (strong progression scale – a lot of growth opportunity and offer good OT)

**Shift:** 12 hour rotating night and day shifts with 4 on and 3 off every week.

Responsibilities

+ Operate and maintain equipment, transforming raw materials into valuable components.

+ Identify and resolve challenges to optimize efficiency and product quality.

+ Contribute to process improvements and new product development

+ Safely operate and maintain production equipment within specifications.

+ Diagnose equipment issues and implement effective solutions.

+ Identify and recommend enhancements to processes and procedures.

+ Monitor production operations through computer systems and controls.

+ Conduct product sampling and testing to ensure compliance.

+ Load, unload, and transport raw materials and finished products.

+ Perform physically demanding tasks (standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working in confined spaces, etc.)

+ Maintain accurate records of inventory levels and product movement.

+ Safely handle and work with chemicals according to guidelines

+ Prioritize safety in every action, safeguarding yourself and your team.

+ Learn and perform various job duties as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charleston, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.75 - $23.75/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 Charleston,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 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.