Machine Operator

Job Description

Entry level Associate – Aerospace Manufacturing

About the Role

Are you hands on, detail driven, and eager to build a career in aerospace manufacturing? As a Production Associate, you’ll receive comprehensive on the job training across multiple departments, gaining exposure to a wide range of manufacturing processes. You’ll play a key role in producing precision aerospace components that meet the highest quality and safety standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with their hands, learning new skills, and growing within a fast paced production environment.What You’ll Do

Operate hand tools and power tools to support daily production activities

Inspect components to ensure strict quality and safety requirements are met

Assist with assembly, packing, loading, shipping, and receiving operations

Identify, troubleshoot, and help resolve production issues

Maintain a clean, organized, and safety focused work area

Collaborate with team members across departments to meet production goalsWhat We’re Looking For

Essential Skills

General labor or production experience

Comfort working in a physically active environment

Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety

Experience operating machines, hand tools, and power tools

Additional Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Willingness to learn and grow through hands on training

Team oriented mindset with a strong work ethic

Ability to lift up to 50 lbsWhy You’ll Love Working Here

Paid, hands on training across multiple departments

Career growth and advancement opportunities in a rapidly expanding aerospace company

Supportive team environment that values safety, collaboration, and innovation

Competitive pay and long term stability in a high demand industry

Opportunities to move into leadership or specialized roles as you growWork Environment

Our modern production facility features a clean, well lit, and air conditioned workspace designed to keep you comfortable, safe, and productive year round.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Groton, CT.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $25.00/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 Groton,CT.Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.

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.Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.