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Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

As a Machine Operator, you will prepare and stage materials for production and compounding, perform machine setups to specifications, and adjust HMI settings. You will interpret batch schedules to correctly label production packaging, start machines, and set controls according to the process sheet. The role involves performing tooling changes, utilizing and properly reassembling tooling with basic hand tools, loading product and materials into machines, monitoring product flow and temperature, and modifying settings to ensure quality products.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare and stage materials for production and compounding.

+ Perform machine setups to specifications and adjust HMI settings.

+ Interpret batch schedules for correct labeling of production packaging.

+ Start machines and set controls according to process sheets.

+ Perform tooling changes and utilize tooling properly with basic hand tools.

+ Load product and materials into machines while monitoring product flow and temperature.

+ Modify machine settings to ensure quality products.

+ Manually push, pull, or move up to 50lbs throughout the shift.

+ Operate sit-down, stand-up forklifts, and electric hand trucks to move materials and finished products.

+ Examine and sample extruded products for defects and provide samples to the lab for testing.

+ Perform material handling operations including packaging, shipping, and receiving.

+ Clean machines, including running cleaning cycles and removing excess materials.

+ Perform operations of packaging equipment and palletizing systems.

+ Assist as needed in various production tasks.

+ Utilize proper tools for job tasks.

+ Collect data on the production area.

+ Bend, stoop, and lift products, tools, and other items as necessary.

Essential Skills

+ Forklift operation (stand-up and sit-down).

+ Machine operation, including extrusion and injection molding.

+ Experience in machine setup and preventive maintenance.

+ Ability to perform manual labor, such as bending, stooping, and lifting.

+ HMI knowledge for production machinery.

+ Good eye-to-hand coordination.

+ Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 2+ years of experience in machine operations, preferably in extrusion, injection, blow mold, packaging, or compounding.

+ Strong attention to detail.

+ Ability to wear required safety equipment.

+ Ability to climb ladders and stairs.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that offers exceptional perks and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles, a wellness program for discounts on medical premiums, and up to 7% employer contribution to 401K. Employees enjoy paid vacation and holidays, pay increases throughout the first year, annual merit increases, and quarterly perfect attendance incentives. The company also has an Employee Recognition Program, allowing employees to earn points to purchase a variety of products.

Work Environment

This position is on the 3rd shift, working from 10:45 pm to 7:00 am, Monday through Friday, with potential overtime required on weekends. Training occurs on the day shift for 2-4 weeks. Employees work 45-48 hours per week currently. The company manufactures medical-grade rubber and plastic hoses, with staging and compounding areas being non-temperature controlled, experiencing high heat in summer and cooler temperatures in winter. The dress code requires the removal of all jewelry, tied-up hair if long, steel-toed footwear, long pants or jeans, and hearing and eye protection. Some areas require N95 masks for safety during specific tasks. Teams are smaller, with workstations raised on platforms accessible by stairs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brownsville, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $22.00/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 Brownsville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 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.