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Job Title: Machine Operator

Pay: $18-$22

Hours: 1st and 2nd Shift

2nd shift: 2:45pm-11pm, OT finishes at 1:15am

1st shift: 6:30am-3pm, OT starts at 4:15am

Job Description

As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for performing various manufacturing activities, including the production and inspection of products to ensure they meet customer requirements. You will convert raw materials into finished products, build products to standard rates, and complete in-process inspections. Additionally, you will interface with computer software to find documents and complete data entry. Your role will involve building simple point-to-point cables following drawings and instructions to a high level of quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

+ Perform simple cable assembly and connector operations to build high-quality products.

+ Convert raw materials into finished products.

+ Build products to standard rates.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum 5+ years of experience operating core extruder or injection mold machines.

+ Ability to measure accurately using a ruler or tape measure.

+ Willingness and ability to cross-train and be effective in various processes.

+ Comfortable functioning in a manufacturing environment.

+ Some computer experience.

+ Familiarity with hand tools, assembly, and inspection.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with microscope, compactors, and measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers is a plus.

+ No soldering certifications required, but familiarity with soldering is ideal.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pottstown, PA.

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 Pottstown,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

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.