**Machine Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Machine Operator to oversee the extrusion process of plastic coating on bare copper wire. This position involves setting up machines correctly, monitoring raw materials, identifying and resolving issues, and performing periodic quality checks using various measuring tools. The role requires multitasking, adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintaining accurate documentation of production results. **Responsibilities** + Oversee the extrusion machine to coat bare copper wire with plastic. + Set up and adjust the machine using basic hand tools. + Monitor the flow and supply of raw materials. + Identify and resolve issues to ensure efficient product flow. + Perform quality checks using tape measures, micrometers, calipers, and gauges. + Follow a Master Sheet and Process Sheet to maintain production schedules. + Document production results on a computer. + Manage time effectively by moving between stations to load/unload spools and pull finished products. **Essential Skills** + Machine operating experience + Ability to follow specific instructions + Basic computer skills for documenting and tracking production + Attention to detail + Time management skills **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School Diploma or GED + Ability to follow basic written and verbal instructions + Prior production/manufacturing experience **Why Work Here?** This is a great opportunity for growth and learning new operations. Employees receive excellent benefits and pay growth as they prove themselves. The company is known for its positive work environment and low turnover rate. Additionally, the 12-hour shifts allow for a balanced work-life schedule with more days off. **Work Environment** The work environment is a very clean, climate-controlled production facility that can still get warm. The company manufactures copper cable/wire, and employees are required to wear safety-toed boots or shoes at all times. There is a dress code in place, and contractors work 12-hour shifts with breaks taken as a relief person rotates around. The schedule allows for 4 nights off one week and 3 nights off the next week. **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.