Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from strong advancement opportunities, structured pay increases tied to skill growth, and the chance to expand into additional roles within the company. As you master more processes and equipment, you gain access to higher earning potential and broader responsibilities. This position is weekly pay.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate industrial mixing and extrusion machines to produce plastic compounds according to production specifications.
• Use production travelers and related documentation to follow the product from raw materials through finished goods, ensuring all instructions are followed accurately.
• Read and interpret production forms that function as recipes, selecting the correct ingredients and measuring the correct quantities for each batch.
• Adjust machine settings as required to meet specified parameters for size, shape, color, specific gravity, hardness, and other key product characteristics.
• Perform thorough cleanouts of machines between production runs to prevent cross-contamination and maintain product integrity.
• Accurately document all tasks performed and the sequence in which they are completed, including production data and quality checks.
• Monitor the production process from the cooler to packaging and staging of finished materials, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Verify conformance of finished products to quality standards, including packaging, labeling, and customer-specific requirements detailed on production documents and system instructions.
• Perform quality inspection and basic quality control checks during the production process, identifying and reporting any deviations.
• Use a forklift to move raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods as needed, following all safety and operating procedures.

Work Environment

The role is based in a plastics processing and extrusion facility that has a noticeable plastic smell and a hands-on, industrial atmosphere. Team members work around production machinery, mixers, and extrusion equipment, handling raw materials and finished plastic pellets. The position requires standing, walking, and lifting up to 55 pounds occasionally.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, PA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.