**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and changing over machines to produce required products or components. This includes making mechanical adjustments to meet product specifications, performing first-time setups for new products, operating equipment to meet production requirements and quality goals, and making minor adjustments to machine output as needed. You will also perform manual production operations, inspect machine output to verify assembly and workmanship standards, and conduct maintenance activities as per machine operation manuals or maintenance instructions. Maintaining a neat and orderly work area and complying with all safety rules is essential. **Responsibilities** + Perform machine set-up/changeover to produce required products or components. + Make mechanical adjustments to meet product specifications. + Perform first-time setups for new products through programming, profiling, and mechanical/software adjustments. + Operate equipment to achieve production requirements and quality goals. + Make minor adjustments to correct machine output as needed. + Perform manual production operations such as applying labels and placing components. + Load and unload equipment. + Visually inspect machine output to verify proper assembly and workmanship standards. + Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activities in accordance with machine operation manuals or maintenance instructions. + Maintain neat and orderly work areas and comply with all safety rules. + Other duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + High school diploma or GED required. + 1-2+ years of experience setting up and operating machines or specialized training/certification. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints or drawings. + Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with hand/power tools. + Skills in blueprint reading. **Why Work Here?** Join a global team of over 7,000 members dedicated to providing innovative solutions across various industries. Enjoy opportunities for financial and career growth, a referral program, sign-on bonuses, company outings and events, monthly catered lunches, a profit-sharing program, and a generous 401K match up to 7%. Benefit from 11 paid holidays and access to exclusive events such as a Bears suite rotation based on performance. **If you're interested in this position, please contact Melissa at (847) 580-2812. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!** **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $21.00/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 Rolling Meadows,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.