**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** Join a leading developer and manufacturer of engineered polymeric solutions for the medical device industry. This role supports the healthcare industry across various market segments including catheters, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostics, fluid management, and packaging. We are expanding our extrusion lines and seek dedicated individuals to join our team. **Responsibilities** + Operate and monitor extrusion machinery to ensure efficient production. + Perform mechanical assembly and quality checks on products. + Document production processes accurately and thoroughly. + Maintain a clean and safe working environment. + Collaborate with team members and take initiative to solve production issues. **Essential Skills** + 6 months of mechanical skills in assembly, quality, manufacturing, or operating experience. + Strong attention to detail. + Ability to work and stand on feet for 8+ hours a day. + Reliable with a strong initiative to learn. + Fluency in English for documentation purposes. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with hand tools and machine setup. + Mechanically inclined. + Reliable transportation. **Why Work Here?** Our workplace fosters a culture of innovation and flexibility, encouraging employees at all career stages to contribute original ideas. With a proven track record of growth and stability, our company is recession-proof and never experiences layoffs. We offer a supportive environment where many leaders have advanced from entry-level positions, emphasizing equality and work-life balance. Enjoy benefits such as a 401K match, participation in philanthropy events, and quarterly production bonuses. **Work Environment** Work in a clean and smaller manufacturing facility, closely collaborating with extrusion operators and the maintenance team. The environment is innovative and supportive, focused on producing top-quality medical extrusion products. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Putnam, Connecticut. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Killingly,CT. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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.