**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** Set up and operate plastic braiding machines to produce industrial hoses. Inspect the finished product for quality, adjust machine settings to obtain proper quality, and monitor gauges and machine operation to ensure production flows smoothly. The current opening is on the night shift from 8 pm-4:30 am, Monday-Friday. **Responsibilities** + Set up plastic braiding machines to produce industrial hoses. + Operate machines efficiently to meet production targets. + Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards. + Adjust machine settings to maintain proper product quality. + Monitor gauges and machine operation to ensure smooth production flow. **Essential Skills** + Experience in machine operation in a manufacturing or industrial setting. + Mechanical inclination and ability to troubleshoot machinery. + Ability to perform assembly, general labor, and production tasks. + Proficiency in inspecting products for quality control. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Hands-on work experience in production, manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or construction is highly desirable. + No specific experience is required to be considered for these openings. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a casual shop environment where you can work independently once trained. We offer comprehensive benefits when hired directly, including medical, dental, 401K, and quarterly bonuses. **Work Environment** The work environment is a smaller shop that is generally clean but can be noisy in some areas due to machines that make plastic tubes. While it is an industrial setting, it maintains a pretty clean atmosphere. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, Oregon. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Portland,OR. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 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.