**🏭 Job Title: Machine Operator – Slitter Equipment** **Location:** Ashland, VA **Type:** Contract **Shift:** 2nd & 3rd **🔧 About the Role** We’re seeking a detail-oriented **Machine Operator** to join our production team and take charge of slitter machine operations. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for cutting foil rolls to precise specifications, setting up machine parameters, and ensuring top-tier product quality. If you have a mechanical mindset and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is your chance to make a real impact. **📦 Key Responsibilities** + Operate slitter machines to cut foil rolls to exact widths and lengths based on product requirements + Set up machine parameters, blades, and cores to ensure optimal performance and output + Inspect finished rolls for tension, alignment, and quality compliance + Monitor production runs and make real-time adjustments to minimize waste and downtime + Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment checks to keep operations running smoothly + Maintain accurate production logs and ensure all documentation is current and complete + Follow all safety protocols and report any equipment or material concerns promptly + Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards **🧠 Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in machine operation and general production tasks + Mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting ability + Ability to interpret job specifications and quality standards + Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail + Prior experience with slitter equipment or in a manufacturing setting preferred **🌟 Why Join Us?** + Be part of a **supportive and dynamic team** that values your contributions + Gain hands-on experience with specialized machinery in a thriving industry + Enjoy opportunities for **growth and development** in a well-established operation + Work in a **clean, organized, and safety-focused environment** **🏗️ Work Environment** + Manufacturing setting with close interaction with slitter machines + Climate-controlled workspace with a strong emphasis on safety and cleanliness + Requires physical coordination and attention to detail throughout each shift Ready to cut into a career with purpose? Apply now and bring precision to production. **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 Ashland,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.