Machine Operator

**Job Title: Machine Operator**

**Pay Rate:** $21.50 to $24 per hour (depending on experience)

**Shifts:**

+ 1st Shift: 5am - 1:30pm (M-F)

+ 2nd Shift: 1:30pm - 10pm (M-F)

**Job Description**

The role of a machine operator involves highly repetitive machine or process operations, following a prescribed routine. The position requires the ability to follow demonstrated steps and perform simple adjustments to produce according to general specifications. This work typically involves the operation of machinery or equipment unique to the application, with all instructions provided on the job. The role may involve frequent handling of moderate to heavy materials and may include walking or standing most of the time.

**Responsibilities**

+ Understand and decipher part numbers.

+ Follow work instructions, drawings, established quality standards, and safety protocols.

+ Meet defined production expectations for an inexperienced operator.

+ Learn to differentiate between different sizes of subcomponents and finished products, including their compounds and finishes.

+ Load and unload subcomponents using material handling tools and equipment.

+ Inspect subcomponents for proper materials, dimensions, and finishes to meet quality standards.

+ Perform accurate and timely computer transactions.

+ Coordinate delivery to ensure the production schedule is met.

+ Meet all company work schedule and attendance expectations, performing within the physical and environmental demands of the job.

**Essential Skills**

+ Machine operating

+ Ability to read blueprints

+ Mechanical aptitude

+ Experience with production equipment and processes

+ Ability to use hand tools and tape measures

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Participate in process improvement events, as directed.

+ Perform required operator maintenance.

+ Assist with other functions within the department, as directed.

+ Participate in physical inventories and perform safety audits.

+ Inspect and test completed products.

+ Carefully label parts with date, material type, size, part number, and job number.

+ Learn how to cut, bend, roll, or press to size and kit materials for delivery.

**Why Work Here?**

This position offers direct placement with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Additionally, employees can enjoy profit sharing and bonuses, fostering a rewarding work environment.

**Work Environment**

The role is set within a large manufacturing shop with approximately 200 workers, offering a dynamic and collaborative work setting.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Permanent position based out of Bothell, Washington.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $44720.00 - $52000.00/yr.

medical

dental

vision

PTO

holidays

quarterly bonuses

profit sharing

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in Bothell,WA.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 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.