**Job Title: Machine Operator**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated Machine Operator responsible for manufacturing quality production according to work orders or build signals. General duties may include picking, packing, kitting, and assembling. The role involves machine setup, equipment operation, calibration, monitoring, and adjusting machine settings, along with maintaining records and activity logs.
**Responsibilities**
+ Manufacture quality production according to work orders or build signals
+ Perform general duties including picking, packing, kitting, and assembling
+ Prepare machines to start the production cycle and perform calibration
+ Monitor and properly adjust machine settings
+ Maintain records and activity logs
**Essential Skills**
+ 6 months of production experience in a manufacturing environment
+ 6 months of mechanical experience or equivalent
+ Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull 20 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs
**Work Environment**
While performing the duties of this job, you may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, and workspace restrictions. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Employees are required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including eye protection, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, and gloves. Contact lenses are not allowed in production areas. PPE such as eye, hearing protection, and gloves are provided. You will typically work individually. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.
**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 – $22.00
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 Story City,IA.
**Application Deadline**
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 30, 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.
