• Machine Operator

    Aerotek (Greenwood, IN)


    Job Title: Machine Operator

    Job Description

    As a Machine Operator in our pre-production department, you will play a crucial role in preparing parts for assembly. Your primary responsibility is to operate various machines, including coating machines, polishing stations, poly lining machines, and Teflon lining machines, ensuring that raw metal materials are processed to the correct specifications for the welding team. This position requires a keen attention to detail, the ability to work at a fast pace, and proficiency in documenting and recording results for team meetings.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate machines and equipment in accordance with production standards.

    + Perform visual inspections and functional testing to ensure quality.

    + Read and follow work instructions, drawings, and production schedules.

    + Troubleshoot and resolve basic to intermediate machine or process issues.

    + Maintain accurate records of production and quality results using SAP and other systems.

    + Promote safety and follow Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) processes.

    + Support continuous improvement by identifying and reporting quality or process issues.

    Essential Skills

    + Ability to stand for the entirety of the shift.

    + High attention to detail with a focus on quality and producing quality parts.

    + Steel-toed or composite shoes.

    + Ability to read, write, and understand English.

    + Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and units of measurement.

    + Ability to lift 50lbs occasionally (most items are moved by overhead hoist).

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Manufacturing experience preferred.

    + Experience using hand and power tools.

    + Ability to read blueprints preferred.

    + Quality control or quality inspection experience.

    + Machine operation experience required for Tier 2 or above.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a family-owned, highly committed global company with a sustainable vision for the future. Enjoy lifelong learning opportunities through versatile training and tuition reimbursement. Work in a safety-first, climate-controlled, clean manufacturing facility utilizing Lean practices and ergonomic workstations. Benefit from on-site amenities such as a cafeteria with subsidized prices, free fruits, coffee, and prescription glasses if needed. Receive a boot voucher up to $125 before you start and a sign-on bonus of $1500, with $500 after 90 days and $1000 after 6 months. We also offer $1000 referral bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, parental and caregiver leave, and more. Enjoy a supportive work-life balance with 10 company-paid holidays, up to 20 PTO/vacation days, and additional work-life benefits.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment includes a temperature-controlled facility where safety is paramount, requiring steel toes, safety glasses, and gloves. The shifts include 1st Shift from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 2nd Shift from 3:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with a $1 differential for the latter. Training for the 2nd shift may occur on the 1st shift or split shift for 6 weeks or longer. Occasionally, the person is mandated on weekends if needed, with prior notice. The company fosters a culture of quality over quantity, emphasizing collaboration and continuous improvement with an expectation for employees to submit six improvement process recommendations per year.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenwood, Indiana.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $23.50/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 Greenwood,IN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.