**Machine Operator** **Job Description** As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for the first level of process machine operation, involving highly repetitive machine or process operations following prescribed routines. This role requires the ability to follow demonstrated steps and perform simple adjustments to produce to a general specification. The work typically involves operating machinery or equipment unique to the application and does not require formal training in a trade. Instructions will be provided on the job. The role may involve frequent handling of moderate to heavy materials and may include walking or standing most of the time. **Responsibilities** + Understand and decipher part numbers. + Follow work instructions, drawings, established quality standards, and established safety protocols. + Meet defined production expectations for an inexperienced operator. + Learn to differentiate between different sizes of subcomponents and finished products, as well as their various types of compounds and finishes. + Learn how to load and unload subcomponents using material handling tools and equipment. + Inspect each subcomponent for proper materials, dimensions, and finishes to meet quality standards. + Perform accurate and timely computer transactions. + Coordinate delivery to ensure the production schedule is met. + Meet all company work schedule and attendance expectations, and perform within the physical and environmental demands of the job. + Run dispatch list. + Keep work area clean and organized. + Participate in process improvement events, as directed. + Perform required operator maintenance. + Assist with other functions within the department, as directed. + Assist other departments with various duties and projects, as directed. + Participate in required meetings. + Participate in physical inventories. + Perform safety audits. + Inspect and test completed products. + Carefully label parts with date, material type, size, part number, and/or job number. + Learn how to cut, bend, roll, or press to size and “kit” materials together for delivery to the appropriate production area. **Essential Skills** + Machine operating + Understanding machine parts and operations + Production equipment handling + Experience in a production environment + Familiarity with production processes + Ability to read blueprints + Mechanical aptitude + Experience with hand tools and tape measures **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to participate in process improvement events + Experience in performing operator maintenance + Ability to assist with various duties and projects in different departments + Participate in physical inventories and safety audits + Detail-oriented labeling of parts **Why Work Here?** We offer direct placement, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, profit sharing, and bonuses. Join a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued. **Work Environment** You will be working in a large manufacturing shop with approximately 200 workers. The environment involves frequent handling of moderate to heavy materials and may include walking or standing most of the time. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $52000.00/yr. pto profit sharing quarterly bonuses medical, dental, vision life insurance growth opportunities breakroom with ping pong free espresso, mochas, lattes, coffee **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Bothell,WA. **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.