2nd Shift Production Machine Operator

Aerotek; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with employer match

Steel-toe footwear voucher

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek in Verona, WI is seeking a 2nd Shift Machine Operator to set up, operate, and adjust production machinery, loading materials and recording production data. The role is Contract to Hire with hours 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Monday–Thursday, with optional Friday overtime; pay is $18.50–$19.50 per hour plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and a footwear voucher. Work includes lifting up to 50 pounds, using PPE around fiberglass/insulation, and light computer tasks

Qualifications

• 1+ year of manufacturing or production experience.
• Hands-on machine operating experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with machine setup, including die changes and changeovers.
• Ability to perform basic machine operation tasks such as loading, running, and unloading equipment.
• Experience working with fiberglass or insulation, or willingness to work around these materials while using appropriate PPE.
• Experience in automotive or related manufacturing environments.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to accurately record labor and material usage in an ERP or similar production tracking system.
• Strong attention to detail to detect defective materials and ensure products meet specifications.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Comfort working both as part of a two-person team and independently, depending on the machine.

Responsibilities

• Follow all operating procedures and written work instructions to ensure safe and consistent machine operation.
• Load materials into machines such as punch presses and cookie cutter machinery in accordance with job specifications.
• Perform machine setup, including die changes and changeovers, and complete light computer work required for job changes.
• Adjust machine settings to meet job order specifications, ensuring accurate production and maximizing productivity.
• Monitor machine operation and finished product quality, promptly detecting and reporting defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisors.
• Remove finished products from the machine, stack them neatly on pallets, and prepare them for shipment or further processing.
• Wrap pallets securely and stage them for pickup by forklift operators.
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation by following the shop 5S system and adhering to all safety guidelines.
• Accurately record labor time and material usage in the ERP system to support production tracking and inventory control.
• Work safely around machines that may involve fiberglass or insulation, using all provided personal protective equipment as required.
• Collaborate effectively with team members on machines that require a two-person operation and work independently on machines designed for solo operation.
• Lift and move materials and products weighing up to 50 pounds as part of daily tasks.
• Support general production activities such as assembly, inspection, packing, and basic machine adjustments as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Die changes/changeovers

ERP data entry

Lift up to 50 lbs

2-person collaboration

Fiberglass/insulation safety

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Aerotek in Verona, WI is seeking a 2nd Shift Machine Operator to set up, operate, and adjust production machinery, loading materials and recording production data. The role is Contract to Hire with hours 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Monday–Thursday, with optional Friday overtime; pay is $18.50–$19.50 per hour plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and a footwear voucher. Work includes lifting up to 50 pounds, using PPE around fiberglass/insulation, and light computer tasks