**Machine Operator Offering up to $24** **Apply NOW and receive a call within 24 hours** **Job Description** Candidates will operate compounding extrusion machines used to extrude polymer. Other objectives include becoming cross-functional in other areas and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Set up involves loading and unloading spools of material from the machines. Additionally, candidates will assist packagers with packaging of cartridges while machines are still running. Regular lifting of up to 20 lbs is required, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs is needed. **Responsibilities** + Operate compounding extrusion machines to extrude polymer. + Become cross-functional in other areas of production. + Maintain a clean and safe work environment. + Load and unload spools of material from machines. + Assist packagers with the packaging of cartridges while machines are running. + Lift up to 20 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs periodically. **Essential Skills** + Experience in extrusion machine operation. + Ability to operate single screw extrusion machines independently. + 1+ year of experience in a machine operation role. **Why Work Here?** Health benefits start on day one upon conversion to full-time. Enjoy 3 weeks of PTO and numerous paid holidays. Work in a clean, climate-controlled environment with the opportunity to operate high-tech 3D printing machines. **Work Environment** Fast-paced, controlled manufacturing environment based out of Eden Prairie, MN. Candidates will be required to wear a respirator and suit as part of personal protective equipment. **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.