Machine Assistant

Machine Operator In Stillwater, MN

Job Description

You will begin as a machine operator for the first few weeks to learn the machines and operations. The Machine Operator will be responsible for overseeing two machines at any given time. Given the variety of products, there is a significant amount of changeover. The machines are large blow mold machines with many automated moving conveyors and mechanical parts. The operation is straightforward as the machine runs itself; you will need to start it, monitor it, catch the bottles and parts, pack, sort, and palletize.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor blow mold machines.

• Manage machine start-up, monitoring, and shutdown processes.

• Catch, pack, sort, and palletize bottles and parts.

• Perform frequent changeovers for different products.

• Use hand tools and power tools for machine setup and adjustments.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude

• Experience with machine operation

• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Comfortable working around equipment and in a louder work environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations

• Ability to be on feet for the entire shift

• Potential to train and move into setup technician roles, especially on third shift

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a climate-controlled environment, which is not always available in other molding and blow molding shops. Employees receive a $1-2 raise upon permanent hire, and the company offers competitive partial-paid medical and dental benefits, PTO/vacation accrual once permanent, and a matching 401K plan. Working straight 8-hour shifts means you will get your lunch paid. The company provides opportunities for quick starts without requiring interviews or compliance, and they are looking for long-term hires with the potential for promotion and training.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.58 - $20.58

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Stillwater,MN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 22, 2025.

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.