Job Title: Machine Operator Job Description
This role involves operating production machinery in a large, clean, and highly organized manufacturing facility. You will primarily run machines, with additional tasks that include packaging products and moving parts and boxes throughout the plant. The position requires flexibility to work across multiple shifts as the operation transitions from standard weekday schedules to rotating 12-hour shifts.
Responsibilities
Operate production machinery safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
Perform basic machine adjustments, start-up, shutdown, and monitoring to ensure consistent and reliable operation.
Package finished products accurately, including labeling, boxing, and preparing items for storage or shipment.
Move parts, materials, and boxes throughout the plant, including between buildings and across different areas of the facility.
Follow all clean room protocols, including wearing required protective garments and maintaining a contamination-free environment.
Adhere to 5S and related workplace organization practices to keep work areas clean, orderly, and safe.
Comply with all safety, PPE, and environmental requirements, including proper use of protective equipment.
Support production goals by maintaining steady workflow, minimizing downtime, and promptly reporting issues to supervision.
Participate in training and cross-training to perform various tasks within the department as needed.
Maintain accurate counts and handle materials carefully to reduce waste and prevent damage.
Essential Skills
At least 6 months of manufacturing experience.
A minimum tenure of 6 months at each previous job, demonstrating stability and reliability.
Recent employment history without gaps longer than 30 days.
Ability and willingness to work flexibly across 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and future rotating 12-hour shifts.
Comfort working in a production and general labor environment, including machine operation and material handling.
Ability to follow safety rules and wear required PPE in a clean room and manufacturing setting.
Physical ability to walk frequently throughout a large facility and handle boxes and parts as needed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in standard machine operation in a manufacturing or production setting.
Familiarity with clean room procedures and protocols.
Comfort working in a highly structured environment that emphasizes 5S and continuous improvement.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Willingness to participate in additional training and educational programs supported by the employer.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from fully company-paid medical coverage, a generous paid time off program that includes 17 paid holidays in 2025 and three weeks of vacation, and access to an on-site cafeteria for added convenience. The organization invests in long-term growth by offering tuition and schooling programs, creating opportunities for career development and skill advancement in a stable, well-supported work environment.
Work Environment
The facility is very large, requiring frequent walking between buildings and across different areas of the plant. The department operates as a clean room, where employees wear specialized garments and beard nets if applicable, and follow strict cleanliness and contamination control procedures. The environment is meticulously clean, temperature controlled, and brightly lit, supporting comfort and visibility throughout the shift. The organization strongly emphasizes 5S and related workplace organization practices. Work schedules begin with training on a first shift (approximately 6:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays), then transition to 2nd and 3rd shifts, and ultimately move to rotating 12-hour day or night shifts. Personal protective equipment is required, and employees are expected to comply with all safety and environmental guidelines while maintaining the clean room dress code.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holland, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Holland,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.
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.
