**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled and motivated Machine Operator for our 2nd shift. The working hours are Monday through Wednesday from 1:15pm to 11:45pm, and Thursday from 1:15pm to 11:15pm. The Machine Operator will be responsible for producing, inspecting, and preparing products according to customer specifications by operating various production machinery. **Responsibilities** + Read drawings and BOMs to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. + Observe machine operation to detect product defects or machine malfunctions. + Perform routine machine maintenance. + Position and adjust fixtures, attachments, or workpieces on the machine using hand tools and measuring devices. + Inspect metal workpieces to ensure specifications are met using measuring devices. + Set up machines and complete any other necessary tasks to meet deadlines and product completion. + Maintain housekeeping in a clear and orderly fashion in the assigned area. + Enforce quality standards and procedures, respond quickly to quality concerns, and comply with documentation requirements. + Manage time effectively and strive to contain and reduce waste. + Safely operate a pallet jack. + Comply with safety regulations, promote workplace safety, and report all unsafe acts or equipment to the Production Supervisor. + Package finished materials. + Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job as assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed. **Work Environment** This position is based in a manufacturing facility with a total of 40 employees. The dress code requires long pants (jeans or dickies) and steel-toed shoes. The job involves significant walking, bending, standing, and lifting up to 45 pounds. You will need to use your hands and reach with your hands and arms frequently, and may occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. The work environment is subject to external weather conditions such as humidity, heat, or cold, and you may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and the risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level is usually loud. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of HAZLE TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00 • 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 Hazleton,PA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 25, 2024. **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.