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Machine Operator
- Aerotek (Brownsville, TN)
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Aerotek is hiring for Machine Operators for a Manufacturing Company located in Brownsville, TN. These positions are 6 month contract to hire opportunities paying $22-$26/hr depending on experience. Please apply for immediate consideration.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Machine Operators to join our team in a manufacturing facility. This role involves handling materials for compounding, operating machinery, and ensuring production quality in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
+ Prepare and stage materials production, perform machine set up to specifications, and HMI settings (modifying RPM's)
+ Starts machine and sets controls according to the process sheet to regulate vacuum temperature and synchronizes speed of equipment.
+ Run, operate, and perform minor preventative maintenance on machinery.
+ Maintain 2 lines production - must be able to multi task and monitor hopper levels,. temps, vacuum pressures, etc.
+ Performing tooling changes and utilize tooling and properly reassemble using basic hand tools. (crescent wrenches, allen wrenches, power tools, hand tools)
+ Load product and material in to machine, monitoring product flow, temperature, modifying settings, to ensure quality products.
+ Manually push, pull, or move up to 50 lbs, throughout shift, and be able to move 700 - 1200 lbs wheels (roll them) changes every 25 minutes
+ Operate sit down, stand up forklift, and electric hand truck to move materials and finished product
+ Examines and samples products for defects and provides samples to lab for testing.
+ Perform basic testing using calipers, gauges, testing thickness, ID and OD tolerances, weighing samples, and logging findings
+ Modifying products by changing the settings through HMI to different temp, RPM, to fix products (will be trained)
Essential Skills
+ Proficiency in machine operation.
+ Familiarity with HMI systems and general production processes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Strong attention to detail.
+ Computer knowledge for batch sheet logs and HMI experience
Work Environment
The facility features non-temperature-controlled areas that can become hot during summer and cooler in winter. Individual fans and portable air blowers are provided for comfort. The shifts are from Monday through Friday.
First shift -from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
Second shift - 2:45 pm to 11:00 pm
Third shift - 10:45 pm to 7:00 am
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brownsville, Tennessee.
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Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brownsville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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 Brownsville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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.
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