Job Title: Machine OperatorJob DescriptionWe are seeking dedicated Machine Operators to join our team in producing plastic packaging products for industries such as dairy, water, and chemicals. Our products include gallon jugs and plastic bottles for various uses, including milk, water, laundry detergent, and cleaner spray bottles. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing environment, with potential for career advancement.Responsibilities
Operate blow molding machines and equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment problems.
Perform change-overs on machines.
Ensure all guards, shields, and safety functions are in place and working properly.
Perform quality checks on plastic bottles every hour.
Make weight adjustments on machines when necessary.
Work with scales and adjust weights as needed.
Use small hand tools provided by the company.
Undergo training for the lockout/tagout process.
Essential Skills
Experience with machine operation, particularly in plastic manufacturing.
Mechanically inclined with no less than 1 year of plastic machine operating experience.
Familiarity with blow molding and injection molding machines.
Proficient in troubleshooting and using hand and power tools.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with extrusion processes.
Any blow molding or injection molding experience.
Chemical operator experience is also considered.
Why Work Here?Join a rapidly growing company with numerous opportunities for career advancement. We offer direct hire positions, in-house training, and classes to help operators move into maintenance roles if interested. Enjoy a smaller facility with a close-knit team and various company outings and recognition events. Benefit from competitive pay with additional premiums for night shifts, a 6% 401k match, and annual raises.Work EnvironmentOur facility operates across three shifts: 1st shift (7:00am-3:30pm), 2nd shift (3:00pm-11:30pm), and 3rd shift (11:00pm-7:30am, Sunday to Thursday). Candidates will train on the 1st shift for 1-2 months before moving to their respective shifts. The work environment includes a GMP environment where no jewelry, fake nails, or loose hair is allowed. The facility can get warm during the summer months. The facility is clean, large, and requires steel-toe shoes. Dress code prohibits shorts and sleeveless shirts. Expect two 10-minute breaks and one 30-minute unpaid lunch per shift. Overtime may be required, with an average of 40-50 hour work weeks.Job Type & LocationBased out of Janesville, Wisconsin.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.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.
