Lead Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Machine Operator
Job Description

As a Team Leader (Rapid Responder), you will be responsible for quickly addressing and resolving issues that arise during production, such as equipment malfunctions, quality control problems, or safety concerns, ensuring minimal downtime, and maintaining production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety by driving our safety initiatives.
• Lead changeovers and set up equipment for different product sizes.
• Troubleshoot, make adjustments, and perform minor repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Collaborate with the QA team to ensure production meets quality standards.
• Train new operators on equipment operation and minor adjustments.
• Operate equipment in manufacturing cardboard container boxes or new product lines (bags).

• 1-2 years of experience in a team lead or related role.
• 3-5 years of machine operation experience (CNC or manual).
• 3-5 years of mechanical troubleshooting, production, and quality control experience.
• Proficiency in inspection, industrial operations, and machine safety.
• Ability to read blueprints and use hand and power tools.

• Proven leadership track record, especially in leading production output.
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial machinery and articulate experiences in detail.
• Experience with manual equipment preferred.
• Experience in bag conversion applications for new product lines.

This position offers a direct hire opportunity with a comprehensive benefits plan, including medical and dental options. Employees can benefit from the Wisely Pay Card for quick access to earnings. The work environment promotes professional growth with state-of-the-art machinery installations planned for the future.

Work Environment

The work environment is a heavier industrial setting, not climate-controlled, where they manufacture rolls of paper/cardboard for packaging. Employees will work with both older machinery, which requires manual adjustments and troubleshooting, and new state-of-the-art equipment being installed next year.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Richmond, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48297.00 - $48297.00/yr.

Union- Will provide copy of reynolds benefits
23.21/hr starting Rate

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2025.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.