Operator

Aerotek; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 64,196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a hands-on Operator in Bethel, CT. This contract-to-hire role offers a clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing setting where you will operate production equipment, use precision tools, and support floor operations to ensure high-quality output.

Ideal candidates have a manufacturing/trades background and are comfortable with decimals, blueprints, and measurement tools. Overtime may be required to meet production schedules and customer demands.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or trades preferred.
• Ability to read decimals and blueprints accurately.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support production equipment in a cleanroom-like environment.
• Backfill and support multiple production roles to meet demand.
• Train new team members as required to support ops.
• Determine pay rate settings and document changes per guidelines.
• Collaborate with Operations to prioritize work orders and scheduling.
• Record labor hours and maintain production records in software.
• Review time-off requests and ensure adequate coverage.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards on the floor.
• Manage KANBAN and ensure proper material flow.
• Use QAD/ERP to create scrap and efficiency reports.

Skills

Machine operation

Reading blueprints

Precision measurement

GMP/regulated environment

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

QAD/ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Operator Job Description

This role offers a hands-on opportunity in a large, clean, and temperature-controlled manufacturing environment where you will learn and support all floor operations and processes. You will operate and support production equipment, use precision measuring tools, and work closely with operations to prioritize work orders and maintain efficient, high-quality output. Candidates with a manufacturing, trades, or machine operation background who are comfortable working with decimals, blueprints, and measuring tools will be an excellent fit.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform all floor operations and production processes in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

• Backfill and support various production roles as necessary to maintain workflow and meet production demands.

• Interview, hire, and train new team members as required to support operational needs.

• Determine pay rate settings and recommend or implement pay increases as necessary in alignment with company guidelines.

• Collaborate with Operations to prioritize work orders and ensure efficient scheduling and throughput.

• Record labor hours accurately in company software and maintain up-to-date production records.

• Review and approve time-off requests while ensuring adequate coverage and minimal impact on production.

• Demonstrate and maintain strong housekeeping standards, including line clearance, with 5S experience considered a plus.

• Manage the KANBAN system and ensure all team members follow established procedures and material flow processes.

• Utilize QAD or similar systems to create scrap and efficiency reports for management review and continuous improvement.

• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECO) as needed to adjust operational run times, setups, and related parameters.

• Determine and refine work techniques to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.

• Adhere to and enforce safety guidelines and company attendance policies consistently across the team.

• Lead by example in all aspects of performance, safety, and conduct, including participation in the discipline process when needed.

• Use objective evidence and documented facts to support any disciplinary actions.

• Address and resolve conflicts in a professional and constructive manner.

• Perform machine operation, assembly, and inspection tasks, including working with microscopes and hand tools as required.

• Support machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and service activities in collaboration with electrical and mechanical teams.

• Work with blueprints and schematics to set up, operate, or inspect production processes and medical device components.

• Maintain cleanroom and medical assembly standards where applicable, especially for medical device and nitinol-related products.

• Work overtime when needed to support production schedules and customer demands.

• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership to support overall operations and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on manufacturing or trades background, with experience in machine operation, assembly, or general production.

• Proficiency using precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.

• Ability to read and work with decimals accurately in a production environment.

• Experience with machine operation and general production processes in a manufacturing setting.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

• Comfort working with inspection tools, including microscopes, for detailed quality checks.

• Familiarity with KANBAN systems and adherence to established procedures for material and workflow management.

• Ability to use company software to record labor hours and generate or interpret production-related reports.

• Capability to process Engineering Change Orders (ECO) to adjust operational run times and setups.

• Strong understanding of safety guidelines and the ability to consistently enforce safety and attendance policies.

• Comfort with participating in the discipline process and using objective evidence to support decisions.

• Effective conflict resolution skills and the ability to lead by example on the production floor.

• Willingness to work overtime when operational needs require it.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in medical device, medical assembly, or cleanroom environments.

• background in nitinol, medical, or aerospace-related manufacturing.

• Exposure to 5S practices and strong housekeeping habits in production areas.

• Familiarity with QAD or similar ERP systems for scrap and efficiency reporting.

• Experience with electrical and mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and service of production machinery.

• Knowledge of hand tools and small equipment used in precision manufacturing.

• Experience in inspection and quality control using microscopes and other precision instruments.

• Prior involvement in hiring, training, and onboarding production staff.

• Experience with line clearance procedures in regulated or high-precision manufacturing environments.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing, stable organization that continues to invest in its facilities, technology, and people. The company recently completed a significant facility expansion, demonstrating a strong long-term commitment to the site and its workforce. As a recognized leader in nitinol products used in the medical device and aerospace industries, the work you support contributes directly to life-saving implants and advanced technologies. With operations expanding and additional work returning to the facility, you will find ample opportunities for long-term career growth, skill development, and advancement in a supportive, engineering-driven environment.

Work Environment

You will work in a large manufacturing facility with over 250 people on site, surrounded by a wide range of equipment and machinery in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. The environment is clean, safe, and temperature-controlled, with many moving parts and coordinated operations. Production focuses on nitinol-based products and components primarily used in the medical industry, including implants and other high-precision medical devices, as well as applications in aerospace. The facility supports both prototyping and production phases, with strong engineer-to-engineer collaboration and advanced fabrication and finishing capabilities. You can expect to work around cleanroom areas, precision equipment, and modern manufacturing systems, with an emphasis on safety, organization, and consistent operational standards. Overtime may be required based on production needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethel, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.40/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bethel,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

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.