Machine Operator

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a production operator for injection molding in Palm Harbor, FL. The role involves operating and monitoring production machinery, with some setup and calibration duties and a focus on safety and quality.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, and 2+ years of related experience, including injection molding. The position is temporary with potential to become permanent, working Mon-Fri 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 2 years company related work experience and/or 2-4 years' experience operating machinery in a regulated environment.
• Minimum 2 years of injection molding experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machines used in production.
• May assist in equipment set-up and calibration.
• Maintain safety and quality requirements.
• Read and follow operating manuals and procedures.
• Inspect parts visually and dimensional checks for conformance.
• Load materials and perform finishing operations as needed.
• Clean and maintain machinery and tools.

Skills

Injection molding

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Precision parts handling

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary - with the possibility to become permanent

Compensation: $19 - $21 - Depending on experience

Schedule: Mon-Fri (2:30 PM - 11:00 PM)

About the Opportunity:

The primary purpose of this job is to operate and monitor machines used in the production of the organization's product. May be involved in equipment set-up, calibration and maintenance of more complex assignments and/or perform finish operations

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

What You'll Do:

• Will work on injection molding
• Adheres to Company Core Beliefs and all safety and quality requirements.
• Operates machinery used in the manufacture of products with close supervision.
• Applies proficiency within discipline, completes tasks and assignments and solves routine problems with some latitude for independent judgment.
• May be involved in the basic set-up and/or calibration of equipment.
• Loads component materials into product specific tools and/or performs finishing operations.
• Reads and follows operating manuals, maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Inspects parts visually and dimensionally to assure conformance to requirements.
• Cleans and maintains machinery as necessary.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

High school graduate or equivalent

2 years company related work experience and/or 2 - 4 years' experience operating machinery in a regulated

Minimum 2 years of injection molding experience

What Sets You Apart:

Working knowledge of drawings and blueprints with ability to interpret information.

Ability to work with small precision parts.

Must have basic knowledge of visual and dimensional inspection techniques.

Additional Information:

After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.