Machine Operator

Aerotek; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Aerotek seeks a Machine Operator for a permanent on-site role in Romeoville, IL. You will operate tuber machines, assist in setup, prepare materials, and help run production orders while ensuring quality output that meets customer and company standards.

You will troubleshoot minor issues, train new hires when requested, and collaborate with teammates to continuously improve processes and policies. This is a fully onsite position with standard benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up tuber machines per job and customer specs.
• Prepare materials, including paper rolls, before orders run on shift.
• Set up and load paper rolls onto machines safely and accurately.
• Support running production orders to meet schedules.
• Scan and record paper consumption to correct production orders.
• Troubleshoot minor issues and perform minor repairs on machinery.
• Report major mechanical or operational issues to the shift leader.
• Inspect finished production to verify quality against specs.
• Identify key machine functions and suggest process/quality improvements.
• Collaborate with team to maintain a positive work environment.
• Assist in developing/refining production policies and procedures.
• Train new hires on machine operation when requested.
• Support other departments and take on additional tasks as needed.

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator; Direct Placement

Job Description

Pay: $19.50

This role supports the safe and efficient operation of tuber machines used to produce multi-wall paper bags. You will assist with machine setup, material preparation, production runs, and basic troubleshooting to ensure accurate, high-quality output that meets customer and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up tuber machines according to specific job and customer specifications.

• Ensure all materials, including paper rolls and related supplies, are prepared and ready before orders are run on your shift.

• Set up and load paper rolls onto machines safely and accurately.

• Support running production orders in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner to meet production schedules.

• Assist in scanning and recording paper consumption to the correct production orders during runs.

• Assist with troubleshooting production issues and performing minor repairs and adjustments on machinery as needed.

• Promptly report major mechanical or operational issues to the shift leader for further action.

• Gather, inspect, and review finished production as it comes off the line to verify quality and accuracy against customer specifications and company standards.

• Identify and understand all key functions of the machine operation and offer constructive suggestions for process and quality improvements.

• Collaborate with team members and contribute to a positive, cooperative work environment.

• Assist in the development and refinement of policies and procedures related to machine operation and production processes.

• Train new hires on machine operation and related tasks when requested.

• Support other departments and perform additional tasks or assignments within the scope of the business as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Romeoville, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40560.00 - $40560.00/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.

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 Permanent position based out of Romeoville, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Romeoville,IL.

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.