**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** We are looking for dedicated machine operators to start and stop the concrete block machine. The role involves ensuring the blocks stay in line, performing daily cleaning, and changing programs. **Responsibilities** + Operate the concrete block machine. + Produce concrete products from raw materials to the Yard stage. + Inspect the quality of products according to prescribed standards such as height, color, shape, and corners. + Monitor the operation of the block machine, batcher, mixer, bucket, admix tank, conveyors, loader, unloader, depalleter, cuber, kilns, and other nearby equipment to detect and report malfunctions. + Maintain, adjust, and perform minor repairs on the block machine and associated equipment. Major repairs will be done by the maintenance team. + Maintain work area in an orderly and hazard-free condition. + Change molds as required. + Start up and shut down the block machine; keep written records of production; relieve other personnel for breaks; communicate changes in product size, color, and/or cubing patterns to the Cuber and Production List. + Perform preventative maintenance checklists daily and fill out maintenance request forms as needed. **Essential Skills** + Prior machine operating experience. + Minimal troubleshooting experience. + Ability to perform labor duties. + Ability to stop the conveyor if any blocks fall out of line and straighten up the blocks. + Must have steel-toed boots. + Must be able to work in all weather conditions and work flexible hours as needed. + Reliable transportation and great attendance record. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with hand tools. + Experience in manufacturing and production environments. **Why Work Here?** Our team offers opportunities for career growth and the chance to transfer to different locations. We promote from within, providing in-house training and certifications. Employees enjoy benefits such as pay raises when going direct, comprehensive health benefits through Blue Cross Blue Shield, and a supportive work environment with stocked coolers during summer. **Work Environment** This role is based in a dusty, dirty, and loud plant environment that manufactures stone pavers and landscaping blocks. The plant is relatively new, being only 6 years old. Employees will wear hard hats, ear plugs, and masks while working. The environment can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Candidates must be comfortable with working overtime. The shift is from 5:30 pm to 5:30 am, Monday to Friday. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Odenton, Maryland. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/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 Columbia,MD. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 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.