Line Controller

Aerotek; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Manufacturing Line Operator in Lawrence, KS to oversee, monitor, and adjust equipment on a continuous manufacturing line. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while supporting production targets and learning the equipment and processes.

The role involves monitoring speeds, temperatures, pressures, and tank settings, with responsibilities including quality checks, equipment adjustments, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, machine operation, or production environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of how production equipment operates.
• Experience operating, monitoring, or adjusting manufacturing machinery preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic production and equipment issues.
• Basic math and measuring skills.
• Ability to follow production schedules, work instructions, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, start, stop, and adjust production line equipment.
• Monitor production speed and adjust as needed.
• Monitor chemical temperatures, pressures, foam reactivity, density, and tank settings.
• Adjust hoses, nozzles, cameras, lights, and other production equipment.
• Monitor hot melt glue systems and other components of the process.
• Load and verify production and embossment programs.
• Review production run sheets and determine the production sequence.
• Perform routine quality checks including product weight and measurements.
• Identify production or quality issues and make equipment adjustments.
• Maintain steel and material supply to support continuous production.
• Operate and maintain cut-off saws and blades.
• Communicate production issues clearly with supervisors and team members.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist with training new team members.
• Follow all required safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Quality checks

Troubleshooting

Measuring skills

Tool use

Safety procedures

Communication

Basic computer skills

Team training

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Line Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Line Operator to oversee, monitor, and adjust equipment associated with a continuous manufacturing line. This role is crucial in ensuring the production process runs safely and efficiently while maintaining product quality and meeting production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, start, stop, and adjust production line equipment.

• Monitor production speed and make adjustments as needed.

• Monitor chemical temperatures, pressures, foam reactivity, density, and tank settings.

• Adjust hoses, nozzles, cameras, lights, and other production equipment.

• Monitor hot melt glue systems and other components of the manufacturing process.

• Load and verify production and embossment programs.

• Review production run sheets and determine the appropriate production sequence.

• Perform routine quality checks including product weight, measurements, fill levels, material placement, and visual inspections.

• Identify production or quality issues and make appropriate equipment/process adjustments.

• Maintain steel and material supply to support continuous production.

• Operate and maintain cut-off saws and appropriate blades.

• Communicate production issues clearly with supervisors and team members.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Assist with training new team members.

• Follow all required safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, industrial, machine operation, or production environment preferred.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand how production equipment operates.

• Experience operating, monitoring, or adjusting manufacturing machinery preferred.

• Ability to troubleshoot basic production and equipment issues.

• Basic mathematical and measuring skills.

• Ability to perform quality checks and recognize products that are outside specifications.

• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, gauges, and measuring equipment.

• Ability to follow production schedules, work instructions, and safety procedures.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.

• Basic computer, keyboard, tablet, and scanner skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. independently.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavier or oversized materials with team assistance.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during an 8-12 hour shift.

• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs and ladders, and work in confined or elevated areas.

• Comfortable working in a loud, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Ability to work in both hot and cold environments.

• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, protective sleeves, and steel-toe footwear.

Why Work Here?

Join an established manufacturing operation offering long-term stability, hands-on training, and opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career. This role provides the opportunity to take ownership of a key production process while gaining experience with manufacturing equipment, quality controls, troubleshooting, and automated production systems.

Work Environment

This position is set in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment involving production machinery, chemicals, adhesives, steel materials, and moving equipment. The job requires extended periods of standing and walking and may involve exposure to loud noise and varying hot and cold temperatures. Work may occasionally be performed in confined or elevated areas. Required PPE must be worn while working in designated production areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lawrence, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42120.00 - $45240.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, paid holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with an automatic 3% company contribution after the first year of employment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lawrence, KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lawrence,KS.

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.

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.