Job Title: Industrial Sewing Machine OperatorJob Description

The role primarily involves operating industrial sewing machines to produce and sew filters used for industrial paint booths. This position requires ensuring the product meets quality standards while maintaining equipment in good condition.

ResponsibilitiesRemove cut patterns from the cart and stack them on the sewing table.Assemble patterns and sew pockets as needed.Turn the bag right side out if required and inspect for defects.Place the product on the conveyor for wire assembly if required.Sew in stays as required, inspect for defects, and package into boxes.Keep records of quantities and time as required.Ensure the quality of the product at all stages.Essential SkillsExperience in industrial environments.Proficiency in operating sewing machines.General labor skills including sewing, machine operating, and assembly.Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.Capable of standing, sitting, pushing, and pulling items.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with packaging and palletizing.Familiarity with cleaning and maintaining industrial machinery.Why Work Here?

Enjoy a supportive work environment with great retirement and financial benefits including a 401(k) with matching contributions and a defined contribution pension plan. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance are provided along with life and disability coverage. Benefit from paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Experience a casual dress environment and take advantage of tuition reimbursement, training programs, employee stock purchase plans, and performance bonuses.

Work Environment

The position is based in a manufacturing plant in Ottawa, KS, which has multiple departments including sewing, packaging, and CNC. The facility operates Monday through Thursday from 5am/5:30am to 4pm, with optional work on Fridays. The environment involves working with sewing machines, bag lines, and blankets production, ensuring a dynamic and engaging work experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.25 - $17.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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