**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring production extrusion machinery. Your duties include starting up extrusion lines and making all necessary adjustments to stabilize the process, minimizing scrap while maximizing efficiency. You will also be tasked with monitoring the machinery to ensure desired product quality is achieved. **Responsibilities** + Set up and operate production extrusion machinery. + Monitor and adjust extrusion lines to stabilize processes. + Minimize scrap and maximize efficiency. + Ensure product quality meets desired standards. **Essential Skills** + 2+ years of extrusion operating experience. + Proficiency in machine operation and setup. + Experience with plastic extrusion processes. + Ability to operate extrusion molders and extrusion machines. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with press brakes and calipers. + Familiarity with production work and assembly. **Why Work Here?** Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including BCBS Medical with an 80/20 split and significant company contributions for family members. Dental and vision coverage is fully company-paid for employees, with partial family coverage. Additional benefits include a robust 401K plan with matching, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, and various additional insurance options such as Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AFLAC. The company fosters a supportive environment with an Employee Assistance Program and life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost to employees. **Work Environment** The work environment is focused on efficient production and high-quality output. Employees operate in a structured setting with modern extrusion machinery and tools like press brakes and calipers. The facility emphasizes safety and precision, and employees are expected to adhere to operational protocols. Work attire is designed for safety and comfort while working with machinery. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Conover, North Carolina. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Conover,NC. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.