• Machine Operator

    Aerotek (Bristol, CT)


    Job Title: Machine Operator

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Machine Operator to join our team. This position involves operating various wire braiding machines and machines that place jackets on wires. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in extrusion processes and will be responsible for moving wire rails to the correct machines and setting the appropriate wires according to customer specifications. Basic math skills are essential for making necessary adjustments to customer orders, particularly regarding length and order size.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate wire braiding machines and machines that place jackets on wires.

    + Move wire rails to appropriate machines.

    + Set wires according to customer specifications.

    + Perform the process of jacketing wires using extrusion machines, ensuring proper cooling and wrapping.

    + Execute plastic wrapping to prevent wire unraveling.

    + Bundle multiple types of finished wire, aligning them properly and feeding them through machine ports.

    + Load raw materials and unload finished products after production runs.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with extrusion machines and machine operation.

    + Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

    + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

    + Mechanical aptitude and general production skills.

    + Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Being mechanically inclined.

    + Experience with loading, unloading, and feeding machines.

    + Self-motivation and initiative due to lean operations.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a team that values long-term commitment and offers competitive benefits, including a 401K plan and yearly evaluations for pay increases. Employees are encouraged to take on additional responsibilities and grow within the company.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Our facility is organized and clean, with a workforce of about 18-25 people, including 15-20 on the shop floor. While employees tend to focus on their individual tasks, the environment is conducive to productivity and efficiency.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

     

    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 Bristol,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 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.