About this role
Job Title: Machine Operator Schedule: Must be flexible to work days or nights (will train on 8 hour shifts and be moved to day or nights 12 hour shifts in upcoming months) We are seeking a dependable Machine Operator to operate and monitor production equipment in a manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for setting up and running machinery, monitoring production conditions, performing quality checks, documenting production data, and completing basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate has previous machine operating, manufacturing, food/beverage production, chemical processing, or process equipment experience and is comfortable monitoring information such as temperature, pressure, and material flow.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate production machinery according to work instructions, specifications, and production requirements
- Monitor equipment throughout the production process to ensure safe and efficient operation
- Continuously monitor temperature, pressure, material flow, and concentration levels
- Record production data, including equipment readings, temperatures, pressures, output, and product information
- Perform routine quality checks to ensure products meet company specifications
- Identify and report deviations in product quality or machine performance
- Perform basic troubleshooting when equipment or production conditions are outside normal operating parameters
- Complete routine equipment cleaning, sanitization, and basic preventative maintenance
- Maintain accurate production logs and documentation
- Follow all safety, quality, sanitation, and manufacturing procedures
- Communicate equipment or production issues to supervisors, maintenance, and quality personnel
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Production Operator, Process Operator, Equipment Operator, or Manufacturing Technician preferred
- Comfortable working around automated production equipment
- Ability to monitor and document temperature, pressure, flow, and other process conditions
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to follow written work instructions and specifications
- Comfortable completing production paperwork and recording data accurately
- Previous experience in food/beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics, or process manufacturing is a plus
- Must be comfortable working both independently and as part of a production team
- Must be flexible to work day or night shifts
Schedule
Candidates need to be flexible on shift, as the department is expected to transition from 12-hour shifts to 8-hour shifts. Current 12-hour schedule:
- Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Planned 8-hour schedule
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
- 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Timing of the transition to 8-hour shifts is still to be determined.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Dora, FL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.50 - $20.50/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 23, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Mount Dora,FL.
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.