• Machine Operator

    Aerotek (Milford, CT)


    Job Title: Production Worker

    Job Description

    As a Production Worker, you will operate and maintain machines to ensure production safety and quality standards are met. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, participating in colleague training, performing preventative maintenance, and maintaining effective communication with your team.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate machines and perform setups, adjustments, and troubleshooting as required.

    + Train and be capable of running all machines as instructed.

    + Perform all material handling related functions.

    + Load and remove parts from machines.

    + Communicate promptly with team leaders and mechanics.

    + Move materials up to 30 lbs as needed.

    + Perform repetitive operations following standard methods, using judgment to detect and clear misloaded parts.

    + Detect and remove defective material, following SDN work instructions for non-conforming material.

    + Ensure a constant flow of components necessary to run machines.

    + Report unusual conditions or faulty operations to proper supervision in a timely manner.

    + Complete all required paperwork thoroughly.

    + Other duties as assigned by team leader and/or superintendent.

    Essential Skills

    + Reliable attendance

    + Willingness to learn

    + Team player

    + Ability to read and write English

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High School Diploma or GED

    + Basic computer skills

    + Ideally, manufacturing experience

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This is a company that values development and learning, offering educational opportunities and promoting from within. The facility boasts a great training process and orientation, treating every employee as a permanent member of the team from day one. With a history of employees who have enjoyed long tenures, some exceeding 30 years, you will join a stable and supportive environment. The clean facility ensures a pleasant work environment.

     

    Work Environment

     

    You will work in a clean, large manufacturing facility. The role requires the ability to be on your feet for the duration of your shift.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milford, Connecticut.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $17.51 - $17.51/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 Milford,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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.