Job Title: Machine OperatorJob Description

The PowerFrame Operator is responsible for operating automated grid manufacturing equipment used in the production of battery grids. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production by monitoring equipment performance, performing routine maintenance, eliminating defects, and supporting Lean Manufacturing initiatives. Operators work in a 12-hour rotating schedule within a highly automated industrial environment.

ResponsibilitiesOperate automated PowerFrame® grid machinery, including presses, rolling mills, casting equipment, and lead pots.Monitor critical production parameters such as temperature, pressure, speed, flow, and material dimensions.Perform coil monitoring, change-overs, and material loading.Start, stop, and adjust machines to maintain production efficiency and product quality.Inspect finished grids for defects, surface flaws, and dimensional accuracy.Eliminate defective parts and follow escalation procedures when deviations occur.Use measuring tools and SPC (Statistical Process Control) methods to ensure conformance to specifications.Accurately document quality checks and production data.Essential SkillsHigh School Diploma or GED.High mechanical aptitude.Ability to use basic mechanic's hand tools, thickness gauges, scales, etc.Flexibility to work overtime.Openness to both day and night shifts.Additional Skills & QualificationsPrevious Injection Molding experience is a plus.Why Work Here?

Employees are rewarded with tokens for hard work, which can be exchanged for gear. A comprehensive 4-week training period is provided.

Work Environment

Candidates will be working in a lead environment, requiring respirators to be worn throughout the shift. Conditions can be hot, cold, dusty, and dirty, so candidates must be willing to work in all conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of FLORENCE, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in FLORENCE,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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