**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Machine Operator to oversee the operation and maintenance of extrusion lines and related equipment. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work efficiently within a team environment. **Responsibilities** + Observe all prescribed or standard safety rules and regulations. + Work from assigned schedule and work orders, making decisions on setups and processes within recognized methods and procedures. + Obtain work instructions and follow prescribed procedures to set or monitor barrel augur, extruder, and related forming/winding controls, such as pressure, speed, tension, and heat. + Move, position nip rollers, rewind shafts, and razor cut devices as required for proper operation. + Arrange scrap recovery rolls or cart in proper feed manner. + Operate equipment or monitor continuing operations to maintain proper flow of raw and scrap film material and forming, cutting, and rewind operations. + Remove completed work and make simple tolerance and/or measurement checks as required. + Occasionally perform or assist with fairly complicated setup, machine or related equipment repair, or maintenance duties as instructed. + Detect and report defective, contaminated material, unusual conditions, or faulty equipment to proper supervision. + Set up extrusion lines, perform extrusion/die head changes, monitor all line controls, make proper adjustments, and check dimensions/quality of the product. **Essential Skills** + Experience in manufacturing or previous machine operation. + Technical knowledge of extrusion. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Mechanical aptitude. + Ability to read a ruler. + Basic computer skills. + Demonstrated organizational skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with extrusion, plastic, troubleshooting, blow molding, blow mold machine, molding machine, machine operation, and production. **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as company-paid life insurance/AD&D. Our 401k plan includes a dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%. Employees can also take advantage of our Employee Wellness Program, which allows you to earn points through activities and redeem them for gift cards. We provide a quarterly bonus up to 5%, bi-weekly pay, two weeks of vacation, and a perfect attendance bonus. Additionally, sick pay is paid out if not used. **Work Environment** You will work in a clean room environment following GMP standards. The role requires adherence to safety regulations and the ability to operate and maintain various machines and equipment. **Job Type & Location** This position is based out of Deerfield, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $40000.00 - $43000.00/yr. Quarterly Bonus – Up to 5% • Benefits start Day 1 of Hire o Medical – Anthem BCBS o Dental – Delta o Vision – NVA o Company paid Life Insurance/AD&D – 1X Annual Salary o 401k – Dollar for Dollar match up to 8% o Employee Wellness Program  Earn points through activities and redeem for Gift Cards ($100 Tier 1, $150 Tier 2) • Pay: Bi-Weekly • 2 Week Vacation • Perfect Attendance Bonus: $175 per period ($525 Annualized) • Sick Pay paid out if not used (per period) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Deerfield,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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.