**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** The primary function of the Machine Operator is to work within a team environment to manufacture specialty plastic compounds while consistently maintaining efficiency, cleanliness, safety, and our high-quality standards. **Responsibilities** + Determine production requirements by reading and implementing general and special instructions on each sales order. + Review and apply the manufacturing bill of materials to each sales order. + Prepare raw materials including any necessary drying, pre-blending, or staging requirements. + Prepare machines and equipment by planning ahead. + Ensure all equipment, including upstream and downstream, is thoroughly cleaned according to work instructions or special instructions indicated on the production schedule. + Set extruder operating parameters according to the manufacturing master reference set-up sheet. + Prepare production run sheet records. + Ensure operating parameters are tuned for maximum extruder performance throughout the production run. + Maintain a clean working environment by removing manufacturing debris from the floor and machine surfaces, and by cleaning work surfaces to prevent residue build-up. + Take immediate action to prevent and correct unsafe operating conditions and/or injuries. + Collaborate as a team player to assist all company employees in meeting or exceeding customer expectations and minimize interpersonal conflicts. **Work Environment** The work environment is a smaller, very clean manufacturing facility where you will work closely with extrusion operators and the maintenance team. The shift is from Monday to Wednesday, 5:40 AM to 6:00 PM. There is regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles and occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration, with normal exposure to moderate noise levels. Physical requirements include the ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. You should be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, with specific vision abilities including close vision and color vision. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Las Vegas, Nevada. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • 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 Las Vegas,NV. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 22, 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.