About this role
Job Title: Production Line OperatorJob DescriptionAs a Production Line Operator, you will play a pivotal role in the automated production line, leading the process of transforming raw materials into high-quality finished products. You will be responsible for loading steel coils and dies into the machine, monitoring the production flow, and ensuring the quality of the finished products in collaboration with the laborers. This role requires proficiency in operating production equipment using the PLC/HMI touchscreen and performing quality checks using a tape measure. You'll also be tasked with data entry in Excel to record quality results.
Responsibilities
- Load raw material into the production machine using a forklift.
- Monitor the production process and ensure quality control of finished products.
- Operate the PLC/HMI touchscreen to manage production equipment.
- Manage the production run, ensuring the correct color, stamp shape, and width are processed.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in operating a sit-down forklift.
- Skill in reading a tape measure for quality measurements.
- Experience with data entry in Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with machine operations in a manufacturing environment using PLC programs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Mechanical aptitude and experience with hand and power tools.
- Must have steel-toed boots
Why Work Here? Join a growing facility that is expanding its operations, offering excellent opportunities for career advancement. We promote from within, providing a clear path to higher earnings. By this time next year, the facility will add more production lines, creating additional opportunities for operators and laborers. The company values its employees and offers a supportive and dynamic work environment. Work EnvironmentThe position is for the second shift, running from 3 PM to 11 PM, with training on the first shift (5 AM to 3 PM) for 8-10 months.
The work environment is a mild manufacturing setting without air conditioning, but equipped with large fans to maintain comfort during summer months. The facility requires personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, long pants or jeans, gloves, and eye protection. Expect to work alongside a long production line, with a flexible schedule that may include some Saturdays during peak season.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plainfield, IN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 26, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Plainfield,IN.
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.