**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** The Machine Operator is responsible for ensuring that machinery operates effectively, efficiently, and safely while maintaining product quality. This role involves providing training, leadership, and support to production line employees. **Responsibilities** + Lead the production line and partner with leads, mechanics, and other production employees to address and resolve production issues. + Load and unload material rolls from machines, verify and set machine settings safely according to specified sheet settings. + Manage machine operations including starts, stops, and restarts, remove scrap, and perform rewinding. + Assist with machine setup and perform general production activities to ensure efficient, high-quality output. + Operate thermoforming, automation, and auxiliary equipment such as case tapers, grinders, and stackers. + Inspect finished or in-process products against company standards and specifications. + Ensure compliance with line clearance, raw materials, in-process inspection, manufacturing, and housekeeping standards. + Conduct basic preventative maintenance, cavity changes, and other technical duties. + Troubleshoot machines for quality issues and maintain documentation relevant to plant operations. + Collaborate with shift supervision to understand and develop training needs and individual progress. + Maintain an organized work area free of unused items and machinery to mitigate safety hazards. + Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned. **Essential Skills** + Ability to read blueprints and use micrometers, calipers, and other measurement tools. + Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills, both verbal and written. + Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions regarding set-ups, operations, and processes. + Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access) and experience with data acquisition preferred. + Ability to read micrometers, calipers, digital force gauges, protractors, pressure gauges, and temperature thermocouples. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Minimum of 6 months experience in a manufacturing environment or similar relevant experience. + Qualification to operate various lift trucks used in production and in the warehouse. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic and supportive work environment where your skills and ideas are valued. Enjoy opportunities for personal growth and career advancement while working with a team dedicated to excellence and innovation. **Work Environment** The work environment includes the use of advanced machinery and technology, requiring adherence to safety and quality standards. Employees are expected to practice safe work habits, including the use of personal protective equipment and compliance with safety procedures. The environment promotes collaboration and continuous improvement. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shelton, 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 Shelton,CT. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 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.