• Machine Operator

    Aerotek (St. Charles, IL)


    Machine Operator

    Job Description

    As a Machine Operator, you will play a vital role in our production process, ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and equipment. You'll be responsible for preparing pigments and bases, recording operational data, and ensuring the quality of production runs. You will also be reimbursed for purchasing steel-toed and static-dissipating shoes once converted.

    Responsibilities

    + Set up machinery including extrusion machines, blenders, and mixers as per assigned parameters.

    + Prepare pigments and bases for upcoming runs.

    + Record operational data on computer-controlled machinery and specified forms.

    + Clean and disassemble mixing and bonding equipment.

    + Prepare tooling for changeovers and perform machine changeovers.

    + Monitor production runs to detect defects or deviations and make minor adjustments.

    + Transport finished products to the shipping warehouse.

    + Continuously improve productivity and reduce scrap.

    + Lift up to 50lbs, potentially handling 20 boxes per hour if machines run non-stop.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years of machine operating experience.

    + Mechanically inclined with experience in setting up machines and basic troubleshooting.

    + 1+ years of experience in quality control.

    + Proficiency in speaking and writing English.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with powder coating preferred.

    + Experience with blenders, mixers, and extruders is a plus.

    + Basic computer skills.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    We offer a supportive work environment with company-paid benefits upon becoming permanent. Enjoy major medical insurance, free dental and vision, short and long-term disability coverage, and a 401k plan with a generous match. We believe in internal promotions and provide external training programs for professional growth. Additionally, uniforms are provided to keep your clothes clean, and showers are available on-site.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Our facility manufactures coatings for various industries, including automotive and military. You will work in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment with organized layouts and large employee breakrooms. The facility has six to seven production lines and offers a clean and dust-controlled workspace. We seek reliable and mechanically inclined individuals who thrive in a dynamic setting and can learn quickly.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Charles, Illinois.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $20.75 - $22.25/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 St. Charles,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.