**Production Operator** **Job Description** We have openings for Production Operators on 1st/2nd Swing shifts from 7am-3pm and 3pm-11pm. Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, you will ensure the proper running and cleaning of production equipment for the safe manufacture of powder coatings at our Reading/Warsaw sites. Operators may be placed in Grinding, Weigh Up, or Extrusion production areas. **Responsibilities** + Takes ownership of production assets and ensures they are operated safely and per established procedures, guidelines, and industry good practice. + Performs daily production, preventative maintenance, process data collection, and administration tasks as per procedures and control systems. + Reports safety, quality, or other issues related to products or production processes to Team Leader or Shift Supervisor. + Ensures all production targets are met while maintaining the appropriate quality standards. + Attends and contributes to meetings. + Contributes to the investigation of HSE or quality issues. + Participates in Continuous Improvement activities & programs for HSE, Quality, ALPS, or other as may be assigned. + Adheres to the Golden Principle: intervene to stop work if conditions or behavior are unsafe. + Promotes health, safety, and environmental regulations by ensuring adherence to standards, policies, and procedures in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements. + Performs other duties as required for the success of the production process. **Essential Skills** + Basic mechanical aptitude. + Ability to determine screw profile for product as determined on batch ticket or run history by interacting with extruder operator on previous shift. + Ability to determine cleanliness of machine. + Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English including process sheets containing product process directions and safety precautions. + Must follow all established safety rules and procedures. + Must demonstrate integrity while performing duties as per company’s Code of Conduct. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Prior experience working in a paint manufacturing facility preferred. + Prior manufacturing experience. + English Speaking. + Microsoft basic skills preferred. + Strong work history. + Two to three years of experience in a manufacturing environment. **Why Work Here?** We offer a range of benefits including 401(k) matching, dental insurance, health insurance, health savings account, paid time off, parental leave, referral program, and vision insurance. Our schedule is an 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday. We are a detail-oriented, quality and precision-focused company that provides a stable working environment. **Work Environment** You will be working directly on the manufacturing floor as a production associate, responsible for pulling product samples. The environment is climate-controlled with a team of about 5 people per section. Although the machinery is older and there may be some dust in the air, the area is clean and well-maintained. **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.