Machine Operator

Aerotek; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Operator for a contract-to-hire role in Bethel, CT. You will join a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting floor operations, operating precision machinery, and ensuring quality across medical/aerospace parts.

Responsibilities include machining support, data logging, time-off coordination, and safe operation of tools. Overtime may be required to meet production goals; housing a hands-on, collaborative work style is ideal.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, trades or similar hands-on production environment.
• Proficiency with measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and other precision instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with general production, assembly, and inspection tasks.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform all floor operations and processes in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Operate, monitor, and support machinery and equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Backfill and support various production roles as necessary to maintain workflow and meet production demands.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, and training new team members as required by operations leadership.
• Assist in determining pay rate settings and adjustments in line with performance and operational needs.
• Record and maintain accurate labor hours in company software for tracking and reporting purposes.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Blueprints & schematics

Production & inspection tasks

Safe tool operation

Microscope inspection

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Job Title: Operator

Job Description

This role offers a hands-on opportunity in a large, clean, and technologically advanced manufacturing environment, ideal for candidates with a manufacturing or trades experience who are comfortable working with measuring tools and decimal-based measurements. You will learn and support all floor operations and processes, operate and support complex machinery used primarily for medical and aerospace applications, and contribute to continuous improvement, quality, and efficiency across the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform all floor operations and processes in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Operate, monitor, and support machinery and equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Backfill and support various production roles as necessary to maintain workflow and meet production demands.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, and training new team members as required by operations leadership.
• Assist in determining pay rate settings and adjustments in line with performance and operational needs.
• Work closely with Operations to prioritize work orders and align production schedules with demand.
• Record and maintain accurate labor hours in company software for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Review and approve time-off requests to ensure adequate staffing and avoid conflicts with production schedules.
• Maintain strong housekeeping standards and support line clearance activities, applying 5S principles to keep the work area organized and efficient.
• Manage or support the management of the KANBAN system to ensure adherence to established procedures and material flow.
• Use QAD or similar systems to create scrap and efficiency reports for management review and continuous improvement.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) as needed to adjust operational run times, setups, and related parameters.
• Determine and refine work techniques to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Adhere to and enforce safety guidelines and company attendance policies consistently.
• Participate in and support the disciplinary process when required, using objective evidence and leading by example.
• Address and help resolve conflicts on the production floor in a professional and constructive manner.
• Perform inspection and quality checks using microscopes and other inspection tools to ensure product quality.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to set up and operate machines correctly.
• Support maintenance, troubleshooting, and service activities on mechanical and electrical equipment as appropriate to your skill level.
• Work with hand tools and measuring devices to assemble, adjust, or verify components and assemblies.
• Support cleanroom or medical device assembly operations when required, following all cleanliness and procedural standards.
• Be willing to work overtime when operational needs arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership to support production, quality, and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing, trades, or a similar hands-on production environment.
• Proficiency with measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and other precision instruments.
• Ability to work confidently with decimals and numerical measurements in a production setting.
• Experience in machine operation within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with general production, assembly, and inspection tasks.
• Comfort working with hand tools and operating machinery safely.
• Familiarity with general labor and production workflows in a high-activity environment.
• Ability to use microscopes or similar inspection tools for detailed product inspection.
• Capability to record labor hours and production data accurately in company software systems.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime when needed to meet production demands.
• Comfort with supporting or participating in disciplinary processes and conflict resolution in a professional manner.
• Commitment to following and enforcing safety guidelines and attendance policies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with maintenance, including electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and service of production equipment.
• Experience in medical assembly, cleanroom operations, or medical device manufacturing.
• Familiarity with KANBAN systems and material flow control in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using QAD or similar enterprise systems to generate scrap and efficiency reports.
• Exposure to processing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to adjust operational parameters.
• Knowledge of 5S principles and experience maintaining organized, efficient work areas.
• Experience in line clearance and strong housekeeping practices.
• Experience in industries such as medical device or aerospace manufacturing.
• Comfort working with nitinol-related products or other advanced materials is a plus.
• Ability to support interviewing, hiring, and training activities for new team members.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, long-term organization that continues to invest heavily in its facilities and operations, including a recently completed 17,000 sq. ft. expansion that demonstrates strong long-term commitment to the site. The company is a global market and technology leader in nitinol, providing end-to-end capabilities from melting and materials to fabrication, finishing, and engineer-to-engineer support. Its products play a critical role in the medical device and aerospace industries, including life-saving implants, giving your work a direct and meaningful impact. With ongoing acquisitions, returning operations, and continuous growth, you will find ample opportunities to develop your skills, advance your career, and grow with the organization in a supportive and forward-looking environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large manufacturing facility with over 250 people on site, offering a dynamic environment with many moving parts and a wide range of equipment and machinery. The facility is clean, safe, and temperature-controlled, providing a comfortable and well-maintained workspace. You will work around advanced manufacturing equipment used primarily in the medical and aerospace sectors, including processes related to nitinol melting, fabrication, and finishing. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and cleanliness, with strong housekeeping, line clearance, and 5S practices. You can expect a collaborative production floor where multiple operations run concurrently, and where continuous improvement, precision, and quality are central to day-to-day activities. Hours may include overtime when production demands increase, offering additional opportunities for those who are flexible and willing to support peak operational needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethel, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.40/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethel, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bethel,CT.

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.

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.