Job Title: Production Line Operator

Job Description

As a Production Line Operator, you will lead the production line, overseeing the loading of raw material, monitoring in-process quality, and ensuring a high-quality finished product alongside laborers. This role involves operating within a highly automated process, where you'll load the production line using a forklift and manage operations via a PLC/HMI touchscreen. You will conduct quality checks using a tape measure and record results in Excel.

Responsibilities

Load the machine with raw material using a forklift.Monitor production flow and quality to ensure a high-quality finished product.Operate production equipment using PLC/HMI touchscreen technology.Perform quality checks using a tape measure and record data in Excel.Manage the line's production run elements Troubleshoot basic issues to set up the PLC and operate the machine.

Essential Skills

Experience operating a sit-down forklift with the ability to move large objects.Proficiency in reading a tape measure for quality measurements.Ability to key enter values in Microsoft Excel.Experience operating machines in a manufacturing environment using PLC run programs.Ability to stand on feet for 8-10 hour days outside of breaks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Mechanical aptitude for machine setup and operation.Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic machine issues.Familiarity with using hand and power tools.Steel toe boots are required (boot allowance provided once full-time employed).

Why Work Here?

Experience growth and upward mobility within a company that values internal promotions. With planned expansion, there are opportunities to advance and increase your earnings potential. Be part of a team in a growing facility, where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Work Environment

The work environment is a mild manufacturing setting without air conditioning, but equipped with large fans to maintain comfort. The role requires work alongside a long production line and involves shifts from 5 AM to 3 PM. Expect occasional Saturday work during peak seasons. PPE including steel toes, long pants, gloves, and eye protection is required and provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plainfield, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Plainfield,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 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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