Job Information
Aerotek Machine Operator in Sandston, Virginia
Job Title: Machine Operator
Job Description
We are looking for a Machine Operator to take up an exciting role involving the operation of extrusion and converting machines. The successful candidate will handle preventative maintenance and quality control of plastic bags, refilling the extrusion feeder with plastic pellets and maintaining the production line in conjunction with the packer. The role involves working with plastic sheets that are heated, melted, and expanded to form plastic bags, and then cut and printed based on customer needs. Moreover, the Machine Operator will be in charge of refilling their machine with ink, maintaining bag quality and proper ink viscosity. The role also includes using a pallet jack to bring rolls to line and reload the machine. The successful candidate will be provided with a 5-week training period, during which they will work closely with the maintenance team on major repairs.
Hard Skills
Machine operation
Troubleshooting
Start up and change over
Soft Skills
Strong team work
Attention to detail
Adaptability to rotating shifts
About Aerotek:
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
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.