Machine Operator | Urgent Hiring - Pay - 22$ To 23$

Aerotek; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aerotek in Reading, PA is seeking a Production Machine Operator to safely run production machinery, measure parts with precision tools, and maintain accurate records across shifts.

You will follow SOPs, inspect products for quality, and support safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives. Starting pay is $22.72 per hour with contract-to-hire potential. This fully onsite role offers weekly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing experience
• Machine operation experience
• English literacy
• HS diploma or GED
• Measurement with tape measure and precision tools

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery to safely produce and finish quality cast molded products.
• Cut materials to specified tolerances following SOPs and work instructions.
• Measure products accurately using tape measures, micrometers, verniers, calipers, and other precision tools.
• Visually inspect products to verify conformance to quality and specification requirements.
• Maintain accurate work documentation, including computer entries and hand-written records.
• Read and follow production schedules, manufacturing orders, and shop orders to complete work on time.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area and uphold housekeeping standards.
• Load and unload annealing rigs, carts, and ovens to maximize throughput.
• Inspect products and use required tools to control and verify specifications.
• Perform in-process quality checks and take corrective action when deviations occur.

Job description

Job Title: Production Machine Operator | Pay - 23$

Job Description

The Production Machine Operator safely produces and finishes high-quality cast molded products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves operating production machinery, performing precise measurements and inspections, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency across multiple shifts. This role will be available on all shifts and can start within the next week. Starting pay is $22 an hour.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery to safely produce and finish quality cast molded products in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Cut materials to specified tolerances by following SOPs and work instructions.

• Measure products accurately using tape measures, micrometers, verniers, calipers, and other precision tools.

• Visually inspect products to verify conformance to quality and specification requirements.

• Maintain accurate work documentation, including computer entries and hand-written records.

• Read and follow production schedules, manufacturing orders, and shop orders to complete work on time.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area and uphold high housekeeping standards for company property.

• Load and unload annealing rigs, carts, and ovens to maximize annealing throughput.

• Inspect all products and use all required tools to control and verify specified requirements throughout the process.

• Perform in-process quality checks and take appropriate corrective action when process deviations occur.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

• 13 years of industrial or manufacturing experience specifically related to machine operation is strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in basic machine operation in a production environment.

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English to understand and follow work orders, schedules, and safety instructions.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• Ability to accurately read a tape measure, including to 1/16 of an inch.

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 $22.72 - $22.72/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 Reading, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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 | 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.