Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Operators are needed on site at a manufacturing plant to setup, run and perform preventative maintenance on automated equipment.

Responsibilities

The Machine Operator is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, and maintaining production equipment to ensure efficient manufacturing of quality products. This role supports daily production goals by following work instructions, maintaining safety and quality standards, and troubleshooting basic machine issues in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• Set up, operate, and monitor manufacturing machinery according to production schedules and work instructions
• Inspect parts and finished products to ensure they meet quality and specification requirements
• Identify machine malfunctions or product defects and notify supervision or maintenance as needed
• Complete production records, quality checks, and downtime logs accurately

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work/stand 8+ hours a day
• Ability to work in a general production environment within a manufacturing plant.

Why Work Here?

We offer opportunities for promotion from within, fostering career growth and development.

Work Environment

The work environment is non-climate controlled, meaning it can be hot during warm weather and cold during cooler weather. Personal protective equipment such as steel-toed boots, gloves, hair nets, and glasses will be provided. Note that wearing jewelry, fake nails, or eyelashes is not allowed.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Leesburg, FL.

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $20.50/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 Leesburg,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 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.