**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** Operate and run cable manufacturing equipment. Monitor the running and quality of the cable output. Once fully trained, you will operate 1-2 cells independently. You will receive an order sheet that specifies the cable and material, set up everything, and input the order specifications into a computer. Basic editing of pre-written programs is required. Additionally, you will troubleshoot equipment during operations or breakdowns and constantly refill the material coating the cables. **Responsibilities** + Operate and monitor cable manufacturing equipment. + Ensure the quality of the cable output. + Operate 1-2 cells independently once fully trained. + Set up machines according to order specifications and input details into a computer. + Troubleshoot equipment during operations and breakdowns. + Refill the material coating the cables as needed. **Essential Skills** + Machine operation + Hand tool usage + Machine safety + Troubleshooting + Inspection + Mechanical knowledge + Power tool usage + Machine maintenance + Ability to operate a forklift (or willingness to become certified) + Basic Windows operating skills + Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals + Ability to calculate percentages and plot data on graphs **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School Diploma + 1-3 years of experience and/or training in a process-focused manufacturing center + Experience with lean/Six Sigma methodologies + Experience interpreting specification sheets and job instructions + Experience with SAP database software is preferred **Why Work Here?** Join a growing company with great internal benefits. You will be part of an experienced operator team and will receive cross-training in three separate departments, providing a great opportunity to learn how to operate various machines and expand your skill set. **Work Environment** **Training on 1st Shift: 6am-2pm** Looking for someone who will move to **2nd Shift: 2pm-10pm** or **3rd Shift: 10pm-6am.** Paid lunch breaks, generally taken on the production floor. This is not an air-conditioned facility and can get very warm in the summer. The work environment is fast-paced manufacturing. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00 • 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 FLORHAM PARK,NJ. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 27, 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.