Precision Manufacturing Operator (Medical/Aerospace)

Aerotek; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek seeks an Operator to join a large, clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing environment in the United States. The role focuses on hands-on operation, supporting floor processes, coordinating priorities, and contributing to safety, quality, and efficiency.

Ideal for candidates with manufacturing or trades backgrounds who can read measurements and decimals. Responsibilities include backfilling, assisting in hiring/training, managing timekeeping, prioritizing work, and maintaining 5S

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, machine operation, or a trades-related role.
• Proficiency with measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to work with decimals and interpret measurement readings accurately.
• Hands-on experience with machine operation and general production tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with assembly or medical assembly in a production environment.
• Familiarity with inspection processes, including visual inspection and use of microscopes.
• Basic mechanical and electrical understanding for troubleshooting and servicing equipment.
• Comfort working with hand tools and operating various types of machinery.
• Ability to use or learn company software for recording labor hours and generating reports.
• Willingness to work overtime when required to meet production demands.
• Capability to follow and enforce safety guidelines and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform all floor operations and production processes in a hands-on capacity.
• Backfill on the production floor as needed to support staffing and operational requirements.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, and training new team members as required.
• Support the determination of pay rate settings and pay increases in alignment with company guidelines.
• Work closely with Operations to prioritize work orders and ensure on-time completion.
• Record labor hours accurately in company software and maintain up-to-date production records.
• Review and approve time-off requests to avoid conflicts with production schedules.
• Maintain strong housekeeping standards and support line clearance activities, applying 5S principles where possible.
• Manage or support management of the KANBAN system to ensure adherence to established procedures.
• Utilize QAD or similar systems to create scrap and efficiency reports for management review.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECO) as needed to adjust operational run times, setups, and related parameters.
• Determine and refine work techniques to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Adhere to and enforce safety guidelines, company policies, and attendance standards.
• Lead by example in all aspects of performance, safety, and conduct.
• Apply objective evidence when supporting or participating in disciplinary processes.
• Address and help resolve workplace conflicts in a professional and constructive manner.
• Be willing and able to work overtime when production needs arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall manufacturing operations.

Skills

Measuring tools

Blueprints & schematics

Machine operation

Quality inspection

5S/lean manufacturing

Kanban experience

QAD/ERP familiarity

ECO processing

Overtime readiness

Safety compliance

Tools

QAD ERP

Job description

Aerotek seeks an Operator to join a large, clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing environment in the United States. The role focuses on hands-on operation, supporting floor processes, coordinating priorities, and contributing to safety, quality, and efficiency.

Ideal for candidates with manufacturing or trades backgrounds who can read measurements and decimals. Responsibilities include backfilling, assisting in hiring/training, managing timekeeping, prioritizing work, and maintaining 5S