Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

Set up and operate standard production machinery while working under guidance. Carry out maintenance procedures and diagnose equipment problems. Oversee machine performance and make supervised adjustments to maintain quality output. Perform routine product checks to confirm compliance with required specifications. Review and interpret job cards, technical documents, and engineering drawings accurately. Manufacture parts to the required volume, meeting all tolerance and quality expectations. Follow QMS procedures and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area. Support the development of junior operators by providing training and hands‑on assistance. Document production data in MOM, including counts of acceptable units and scrap. Immediately report safety concerns, equipment malfunctions, or production interruptions to supervision. Complete additional tasks as needed to support operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate standard production machinery under guidance.
• Carry out maintenance procedures and diagnose equipment problems.
• Oversee machine performance and make supervised adjustments to maintain quality output.
• Perform routine product checks to confirm compliance with required specifications.
• Review and interpret job cards, technical documents, and engineering drawings accurately.
• Manufacture parts to the required volume, meeting all tolerance and quality expectations.
• Follow QMS procedures and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
• Support the development of junior operators by providing training and hands-on assistance.
• Document production data in MOM, including counts of acceptable units and scrap.
• Immediately report safety concerns, equipment malfunctions, or production interruptions to supervision.
• Complete additional tasks as needed to support operations.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical understanding with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to producing quality work.
• Consistently follows safety procedures and quality guidelines.
• Works effectively within a team and follows instructions accurately.
• Capable of interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficient in using standard measurement tools and equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production, electrical, wiring, construction, assembly, and mechanical work.
• Ability to operate power tools.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working in a climate-controlled and clean facility with an awesome management team. This is a great opportunity to learn a trade in fabrication and assembly within an innovative, rapidly growing global leader in the development and supply of materials and products for filtration and separation applications. You can expect a career full of challenges, responsibilities, and rewards, and the company is committed to investing in you to reach your full potential.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled fabrication shop with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts open, Monday to Friday.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ashland, VA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Ashland,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 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.