Machine Operator

Aerotek; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Machine Operator for a contract-to-hire role based in Bettendorf, IA. The position focuses on operating and monitoring bottle production machinery on shift B, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires setting up, running, and performing basic maintenance while minimizing scrap and downtime. The job includes responsibilities across changeovers, color checks, and line support, with comprehensive benefits and strict attendance expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to handle production equipment.
• Capable of troubleshooting and resolving machine issues under time pressure.
• Experience with production lines and downstream equipment.
• Attention to detail for color concentration, quality checks, and reports.
• Ability to perform basic preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Able to recognize and respond to machine sounds and alarms.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines on the day (B) shift to manufacture bottles per standards.
• Minimize scrap by monitoring processes, adjusting as needed, and following best practices.
• Verify color concentration for each run to ensure consistency.
• Prepare for changeovers by setting up equipment and verifying line clearances.
• Monitor changeovers for smooth transitions and minimal downtime.
• Compare cycle times to standards and act on deviations.
• Pack bottles as needed to support packers and maintain flow.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting ability

Production line experience

Attention to detail

Preventive maintenance

Ability to listen to alarms

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator

$20-22/HR

Job Description

This role operates and monitors production machinery on the day (B) shift to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality bottle manufacturing. You will set up and run equipment, perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting, and support continuous production with minimal scrap and downtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines on the day (B) shift to manufacture bottles according to established standards.
• Minimize scrap on each machine by closely monitoring processes, making appropriate adjustments, and following best practices.
• Verify correct color concentration for each production run to ensure product consistency and quality.
• Prepare for product changeovers by setting up equipment, verifying line clearances, and ensuring materials are correct and available.
• Monitor product changeovers to ensure smooth transitions and minimal downtime.
• Compare actual cycle times to standard cycle times and take action when deviations occur.
• Pack bottles as needed to support packers during breaks and lunches, maintaining consistent production flow.

Essential Skills

• Experience as a machine operator or in machine operating within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with production machinery and equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot machine and production issues and apply critical thinking to resolve problems.
• General production experience, including working on production lines and with downstream equipment.
• Attention to detail to verify color concentration, product quality, and accurate completion of production reports.
• Capability to perform basic preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to machine sounds, alarms, and abnormal operating conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience supporting automated or semi-automated production lines.
• Comfort working with mechanical systems and performing routine equipment checks.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to think critically under time pressure.

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing environment focused on bottle production. The facility runs multiple 12-hour shifts: A and B shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and C and D shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The schedule is structured so that employees work a limited number of days across the year while covering continuous operations. Additional details regarding temperature, cleanliness, and specific plant conditions are provided after a facility tour. The environment includes production machinery, downstream equipment, and material handling operations, requiring attentiveness to safety procedures, alarms, and mechanical sounds. Attendance expectations are clearly defined, with a policy that includes a limited number of call‑ins per month and automatic termination for no‑call/no‑show situations, reinforcing a dependable and consistent work culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bettendorf, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 & 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bettendorf, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bettendorf,IA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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.