**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** As a Weaver Operator, you will play a pivotal role in the manufacturing of soft armor at our advanced materials facility in Charlotte. This position involves operating circuit looms, inspecting yarn, and ensuring product quality from start to finish. You will be responsible for identifying defects in fabric and collaborating with fixer apprentices to maintain production standards. Working primarily on air jet and Rapier looms, this role offers opportunities for growth and additional compensation for working in the carbon room. **Responsibilities** + Set up and operate the weaver machine. + Thread needles by hand with precision. + Inspect products to ensure patterns are correct. + Identify and flag any defects or anomalies in the fabric. + Collaborate with fixer apprentices to address quality issues. **Essential Skills** + Attention to detail. + Ability to walk 4-7 miles and remain on feet for extended periods. + 3+ years of machine operating experience. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Mechanically inclined. + General labor experience. + Mechanical assembly and production knowledge. + Machine operation and inspection skills. **Why Work Here?** Join a team that values innovation and technological advancement in the composite and protective markets. With over 60 years of experience, you will be part of a company that services the aerospace, defense, energy, industrial, and protective markets with a global presence. We offer opportunities for growth and additional compensation for specialized roles. **Work Environment** The role involves working on a 2x2x3 schedule, from 7 AM to 7 PM, with available shifts on both A and B. You will work in an environment equipped with advanced looms, including air jet and Rapier looms. The role requires physical stamina, as you will be walking and standing for extended periods. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 CHARLOTTE,NC. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.