Machine Operator @ Aerotek

Machine Operator | Join a Growing Production Team and Build a Career!

Are you mechanically inclined, hands-on, and looking for a career where your skills make a real impact every day? We're seeking a Machine Operator to join our fast-paced manufacturing team, producing high-quality labels using state-of-the-art equipment. If you enjoy working with machinery, solving problems, and seeing a finished product come to life, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a stable and rewarding environment.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Work with advanced printing and converting technology
• Learn and develop specialized technical skills
• Be part of a collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Gain experience operating multiple types of production equipment
• Opportunity to grow within an expanding manufacturing operation
• Make a direct impact on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction

What You'll Do

As a Machine Operator, you'll play a key role in producing premium-quality labels and packaging products. You'll be responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining printing and converting equipment while ensuring production goals and quality standards are consistently met.Your responsibilities will include:

• Reading and interpreting production orders to ensure accurate setup and production.
• Setting up equipment, including print plates, inks, machine settings, and job specifications.
• Operating digital printing presses, flexographic presses, slitters, and die-cutting equipment.
• Performing machine changeovers and adjustments for different products and production runs.
• Monitoring machine performance and tracking production metrics.
• Conducting ongoing quality inspections to ensure proper registration, print quality, and product specifications.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and making necessary machine adjustments.
• Performing routine maintenance to maximize uptime and production efficiency.
• Running multiple machines and managing several production processes simultaneously.
• Packaging finished products through banding and crating for shipment.
• Loading, unloading, and moving materials throughout the production process.
• Following all safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
• Collaborating with team members across shifts to ensure smooth production handoffs and consistent output.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience setting up, adjusting, and changing over production equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic machine issues independently.
• Experience operating printing presses, manufacturing equipment, or other production machinery.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, specifications, and machine settings accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to lift materials frequently and perform physically demanding work.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume production environment.
• Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift schedules.

Preferred Experience

• Flexographic printing press operation.
• Digital printing equipment.
• Die cutting and slitter machine operation.
• Label, packaging, or converting industry experience.
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving experience.
• Team-based manufacturing environments.

The Ideal Candidate

You take pride in your work, enjoy operating and troubleshooting machinery, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You're dependable, safety-conscious, and motivated to learn new equipment and technologies while contributing to a team that values quality and productivity.

Ready to Get Started?

If you're looking for a hands-on opportunity with room for growth, competitive pay, and the chance to build a long-term career in advanced manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become an essential part of a team that delivers quality products every day.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $26.00/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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

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.