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Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

Join our team as a Machine Operator where you will perform essential duties such as operating slitters, assembling products, labeling, quality control, and packaging. In certain areas, you may also be involved in minor setup and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

+ Operate and manage slitting machines and other equipment.

+ Assemble, label, and package products according to specifications.

+ Conduct quality control checks to ensure product standards.

+ Perform minor setups and adjustments on equipment as needed.

+ Work efficiently in a team environment to meet production goals.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in machine operation, packaging, and assembly.

+ At least 6 months of prior warehouse experience or equivalent.

+ Manual dexterity and good coordination.

+ Basic reading, writing, and math skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in production and material handling is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a clean and collaborative work environment where teamwork is encouraged. We value skill development and provide opportunities for growth within the organization.

Work Environment

Work in a clean environment, collaborating in teams of 2-4 members. The dress code includes jeans or work pants, with all personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, nitrile gloves, and cut-resistant gloves provided. Contractors must supply their own steel toe boots. The standard work schedule is Monday to Thursday from 5:00 am to 3:30 pm, with potential overtime based on volume.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Ames,IA.

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.