**Machine Operator** Sultan, WA 1st or 2nd shift **Job Description** As a machine operator, you will be responsible for the first level of process machine operation. This role involves highly repetitive machine or process operation following prescribed routines or obvious methods of operation. You will follow demonstrated steps and perform simple adjustments to meet general specifications. The work typically involves operating machinery or equipment unique to the application, requiring on-the-job instructions rather than formal trade training. You will frequently handle moderate to heavy materials and may spend most of your time walking or standing. **Responsibilities** + Understand and decipher part numbers. + Follow work instructions, drawings, established quality standards, and safety protocols. + Meet defined production expectations for an inexperienced operator. + Differentiate between various sizes of subcomponents and finished products and their compounds and finishes. + Load and unload subcomponents using material handling tools and equipment. + Inspect each subcomponent for proper materials, dimensions, and finishes to meet quality standards. + Perform accurate and timely computer transactions. + Coordinate delivery to ensure production schedule is met. + Meet all company work schedule and attendance expectations and perform within the physical and environmental demands of the job. + Alert Lead or Manager to material shortages, quality, or safety issues. + Run dispatch list. + Keep work area clean and organized. + Participate in process improvement events, as directed. + Perform required operator maintenance. + Assist with other functions within the department, as directed. + Assist other departments with various duties and projects, as directed. + Attend required meetings. + Participate in physical inventories. + Perform safety audits. + Inspect and test completed product as required. + Carefully label parts with date, material type, size, part number, and job number. + Cut, bend, roll, or press materials to size and “kit” them together for delivery to the appropriate production area. + Inspect machine daily for leaks, report leaking machines, absorb spills, and prepare waste for disposal if part of the environmental safety team. **Essential Skills** + Machine operating + General labor + Assembly + Mechanical aptitude + Experience with plastic and mechanical components + Proficiency with power tools, CNC machines, micrometers, and press brakes + Mechanical troubleshooting + Ability to read blueprints + Experience with repetitive work + Hand tool proficiency + Tape measure usage + General production **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in running dispatch lists + Participation in process improvement events + Ability to assist with other departmental functions and projects + Experience in safety audits + Skill in labeling parts accurately + Experience with environmental safety tasks (if applicable) **Why Work Here?** Our company offers direct placement opportunities along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. We provide profit sharing and bonuses, skills development programs, and clear and defined wage increases after mastering skills. **Work Environment** You will be working in a manufacturing environment, involving frequent handling of moderate to heavy materials. The role may involve walking or standing most of the time, and you will be operating machinery unique to the application. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Sultan, Washington. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $56160.00/yr. direct placement medical, dental, vision profit sharing bonuses skills development clear and defined wage increases after mastering skills **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Sultan,WA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 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.