**Lead Operator** **Job Description** Candidates are in charge of maintaining the machinery. They will go into the systems, adjust speeds according to production, and maintain a steady flow of machines. They will also need to change lubes, oils, and tooling, ensuring everything runs efficiently. Assisting supervisors to help set up production for the day is also a key responsibility. Leadership and communication skills are essential as candidates will work with different departments and need some knowledge of computers to make necessary adjustments to the machines. **Responsibilities** + Maintain machinery and ensure efficient operation. + Adjust speeds according to production requirements. + Change lubes, oils, and toolings as necessary. + Assist supervisors in setting up production for the day. + Communicate effectively with different departments. + Utilize computer knowledge to make adjustments to machines. **Essential Skills** + Machine operation + Communication and people skills + Leadership development **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Mechanical aptitude + Familiarity with computers **Why Work Here?** There is a lot of room for growth within the company. Candidates can move from this role into either maintenance or leadership roles (such as supervisor). Additionally, the company offers to pay for classes at Gateway for those interested in learning maintenance. This is a huge selling point! **Work Environment** This position is within a food manufacturing environment. For the most part, it will be cold (around 40 degrees as they make frozen pizzas). If candidates are in the bakery, it can be warm, but generally, the environment is cold. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Florence, Kentucky. **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.