**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a diligent and skilled Machine Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will start by learning the packaging aspect of the job, progressing to quality control, and finally being trained on setting up and tearing down machines. **Responsibilities** + Learn and perform packaging of parts on extrusion lines. + Conduct quality checks and record results on the lines being packaged. + Read and understand blueprints and job packages. + Read counters, change lengths, and maintain records. + Ensure the work area is clean and tools are accounted for. + Perform preventive maintenance on machines. **Essential Skills** + Ability to read, speak, and write in English. + Computer literacy as production lines have computer workstations. + Strong mechanical aptitude. + Understanding of basic mathematics. + Good attendance is a must. + Ability to work mandatory overtime when required. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with blueprints. + Experience with extrusion operations. + Experience with quality inspection. **Why Work Here?** We offer a strong benefits package, including a 401K with company match, HSA, FSA, prescription coverage, and paid holidays. Employees can also benefit from a sign-on bonus, quarterly bonus program, referral bonus program, and a perfect attendance program. We offer competitive PTO starting from 80 hours for less than a year of service to 200 hours for over 15 years of service. Our compensation is 15% better than our competitors, and we provide direct placement opportunities. **Work Environment** You will work in a facility with 110 employees and 21 different production lines. Although the environment is not climate controlled, you are allowed to wear shorts in the summer. The shift hours are as follows: 1st Shift: 6:40am-3pm, 2nd Shift: 2:40pm-11pm with a $1.50 shift differential, and 3rd Shift: 10:40pm-7am with a $1.50 shift differential. Each shift includes a 10-minute paid break and a 20-minute unpaid lunch break. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Cannon Falls, Minnesota. _If you are interested in_ _getting your foot in_ _the door with a recruiter_ _that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution industries_ _Call/Text: 612-212-1298!_ **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $43680.00 HEALTH AND MEDICAL Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Free Life Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Wellness Program Health Savings Account Flex Spending Account WORK LIFE BALANCE Paid Time Off Paid Company Holidays Flexible Work Schedules (for eligible positions) FINANCIAL WELLNESS 401K Match Annual Incentives Stock Purchase Program ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Safety Shoe Reimbursement Gym Reimbursement **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Cannon Falls,MN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 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.