**Machine Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Machine Operator to join our team. This role involves setting up and maintaining equipment, performing visual inspections, troubleshooting machinery, and ensuring the smooth operation of our production line. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a desire to learn and tackle challenges. **Responsibilities** + Set up and operate equipment efficiently. + Perform visual inspections to ensure quality. + Troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime. + Complete preventative maintenance as required. + Inspect random production samples to maintain production and quality. + Maintain a clean and organized work area. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Mechanical aptitude. + Experience with machine operation and troubleshooting. + Ability to use stand-up forklifts and pallet jacks. + Strong attention to detail. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Forklift certification preferred but not required. + Ability to understand customer specifications and expectations. + Detail-oriented and focused on delivering quality. + Persistent and resilient in achieving goals. + Problem-solving skills with an understanding of mechanical systems. + Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges. **Why Work Here?** We offer direct placement, great benefits, and the opportunity to earn raises quickly, especially within the first 90 days and through regular evaluations. As a family-owned company, we provide a supportive and welcoming work environment. Our machine department is air-conditioned, ensuring a comfortable workplace. **Work Environment** This position is located in a family-owned packaging facility. The facility is extremely clean but not climate controlled, so it may be warm in the summer and cold in the winter. However, fans are available in the summer to maintain a breezy environment. The company has an excellent reputation, with many long-term employees, and strives to make everyone feel welcome and appreciated. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Hebron, Kentucky. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $39520.00/yr. We have Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with a company match. Short and Long term disability and life insurance. We also give 40 hours vacation on your 90th day and there are 11 paid holidays. Pay/performance reviews at 45 and 90 days **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Hebron,KY. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 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.