Machine Operator - Reading - 22+

Aerotek; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek in Reading, PA is seeking a Machine Operator for a contract-to-hire role on our manufacturing floor. You will operate and clean production equipment for powder coatings in grinding, weigh-up, or extrusion areas.

The position requires basic mechanical aptitude, ability to read process sheets in English, and a commitment to safety and quality. Onsite work with weekly pay and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude required.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English with process sheets.
• Demonstrate integrity in line with the Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of production assets and operate safely per procedures.
• Perform daily production, maintenance, data collection, and admin tasks.
• Report safety, quality, or production issues to supervision.
• Meet production targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Attend and contribute to meetings.
• Contribute to investigations of HSE or quality issues.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities as assigned.
• Intervene to stop work if unsafe conditions arise.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as required for company success.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Screw profile knowledge

Machine cleanliness

English literacy

Integrity & conduct

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, the Machine Operator is responsible for ensuring the proper operation and cleaning of production equipment in the safe manufacture of powder coatings. Operators may be placed in Grinding, Weigh-Up, or Extrusion production areas as well.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of production assets and ensure they are operated safely and according to established procedures, guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Perform daily production, preventative maintenance, process data collection, and administration tasks as per procedures and control systems.
• Report safety, quality, or other issues related to products or production processes to the Team Leader or Shift Supervisor.
• Ensure all production targets are met while maintaining the appropriate quality standards.
• Attend and contribute to meetings.
• Contribute to the investigation of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) or quality issues.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and programs for HSE, Quality, ALPS, or others as may be assigned.
• Participate in the Safety Journey and adhere to the Golden Principle by intervening to stop work if conditions or behavior are unsafe.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental regulations by ensuring compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Perform other duties as required for the success of the company.

Essential Skills

• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to determine screw profile for product based on batch ticket or run history.
• Ability to determine cleanliness of machines.
• Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English, including interpreting process sheets containing product process directions and safety precautions.
• Demonstrate integrity while performing duties in accordance with the company's Code of Conduct.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reading, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Reading, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Reading,PA.

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

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.