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Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Technician (Machine Operator), you will operate shaping equipment such as polishing, automatic and manual indexing head coring, scribing, dicing, sawing, grinding, and chamfering machines. You will be responsible for setting up and operating up to three machines simultaneously while working with various sizes and thicknesses of optical filter plates. Your training will begin on the first shift for 3 to 4 months.

Responsibilities

+ Determine the operation sequence of up to three machines; select programs, adjust speeds, feeds, and depths as required.

+ Perform machine adjustments as specified in production orders and replace dull or damaged tooling as necessary.

+ Provide shaped substrates within process capabilities and inspect and document when process yields fall outside process capabilities.

+ Make standard configuration changes and deliver completed work to the next operational station.

+ Maintain work areas and equipment to ensure they are clean, stocked, operational, and in a safe condition.

+ Adhere to efficient production cycle times.

Essential Skills

+ 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing-related field.

+ US Citizenship.

+ Knowledge in machine operation or mechanical assembly.

+ High School Diploma.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy long-term career growth opportunities and on-site training. Benefit from a company-provided security clearance.

Work Environment

This is a fast-paced position where you will be a crucial team member contributing to meeting production goals. Work shifts include 8 AM - 4:30 PM, 12 PM - 8 PM, or 3 PM - 11:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westford, Massachusetts

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Westford,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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.