Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Production Machinery OperatorJob Description
We are seeking a skilled Production Machinery Operator responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting production machinery to maximize output of quality parts. The role involves inspecting parts to ensure they meet quality standards, documenting quality measurements, and making necessary adjustments to machinery and tooling. The operator will replace or repair machine parts as required, manage raw material placement, and handle lubricants and coolants. Additionally, the operator is responsible for moving completed parts to shipping areas and performing other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production machinery to maximize output of quality parts.
- Inspect parts on a continual basis to maintain quality standards per part requirements.
- Document quality measurements per operator inspection data sheets.
- Make adjustments to machinery and tooling to ensure part quality.
- Replace and/or repair production machine parts as required.
- Retrieve and move raw material into place as required.
- Add and/or change lubricants and coolants as required.
- Move completed parts into containers, and full containers to shipping area as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in blueprint reading.
- Experience in machine operating and press machines.
- Assembly skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to read and interpret engineered shop drawings.
- Effective communication with other employees.
- Proficiency in using basic hand and power tools.
- Ability to use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, verniers, and optical comparators.
- Forklift operation skills.
- Physical ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
- Capability to stand for 8 hours and perform tasks involving bending and reaching.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with shipment and receipt of products, materials, and supplies.
- Ability to collaborate with logistics technicians, customer service representatives, and service providers.
- Skills in tracking, tracing, and updating the status of shipments.
- Maintaining a clean, neat, and organized work area.
- Ability to unload trucks, sort, and stock receivables promptly.
- Maintaining accurate logs of daily moves, inventory scanning, and counting.
- Engaging with vendors and drivers positively.
- Providing backup support for shipping and receiving departments.
Why Work Here?
Our company has been in business since 1966, renowned for developing specialized application equipment to install each type of fastener. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company since 2004, employees have a vested interest in meeting and exceeding customer needs and corporate goals. We foster a collaborative and satisfying work environment where each member contributes to the company's success.
Work Environment
The role requires managing shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies. It involves collaboration with logistics technicians, customer service representatives, and service providers. The work environment is clean and organized, requiring prompt unloading of trucks, sorting, and stocking receivables. Employees maintain accurate logs of daily activities and engage with vendors and drivers positively. The position includes providing backup support for shipping and receiving departments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of East Providence, RI.
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 East Providence,RI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026.
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.
Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.