Machine Operator (Entry Level)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Entry Level Machine Operator

Job Description

This employee supports automated manufacturing operations by transferring, stocking, loading, and unloading materials for production lines that manufacture airbag inflators. This role follows established quality procedures, performs visual and dimensional inspections, and may perform rework on inflators to ensure products meet required specifications. The position involves working with a variety of small components in a climate-controlled environment and requires comfort working around explosive materials and automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Transfer, stock, load, and unload materials for production lines, including components such as diffusers, holders, retainers, initiators, o-rings, end caps, sleeves, canisters, filters, tubes, disks, foil seals, springs, support barrels, shorting clips, labels, and generant.
• Operate within automated production equipment used to manufacture airbag inflators, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Check, correct, or perform rework of inflators as needed to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Perform quality procedures and audits, including dimensional checks and visual inspections, in accordance with documented requirements.
• Follow all safety protocols when working around explosives and automated machinery, including adherence to site rules regarding restricted items.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with facility standards and production requirements.
• Stand and walk for extended periods during the shift while performing production tasks and material handling activities.
• Lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds on a regular basis to move materials and components throughout the production area.
• Use automated systems, equipment interfaces, and technology tools as part of daily production tasks, demonstrating comfort with tech-enabled processes.
• Work assigned shifts and rotating schedules, including overtime and weekend work, as production demands require.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for approximately 8 hours per day in a production setting.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Comfort working with and around explosives as part of the manufacturing process.
• Tech-savvy mindset with the ability to work with automated production equipment and computerized systems.
• Willingness and ability to work 6–7 days per week, including rotating schedules and weekend shifts as required.
• Capability to follow detailed work instructions, quality procedures, and safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail for performing visual and dimensional quality checks.
• Reliability and consistency in attendance to support continuous production operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• General production, general labor, or similar hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Comfort working in a highly automated, technology-driven production setting.
• Mechanical aptitude that can support future development into maintenance or equipment technician roles.
• Willingness to learn additional equipment and processes as operations continue to grow.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and rotating days off while maintaining productivity.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing manufacturing operation that offers clear pathways for advancement into lead operator, supervisory, and technical roles. Team members who demonstrate strong performance and mechanical aptitude can progress into associate equipment technician and equipment technician positions as opportunities arise. The organization emphasizes internal growth, skill development, and fair rotation of days off to provide balanced access to weekends and rest days. You will work in a structured, climate-controlled environment that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This role is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility that uses automated production equipment to make airbag inflators. The environment is highly safety-focused due to the presence of explosives, and strict rules apply to items brought on site: lighters, matches, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, vape pens, and e-cigarettes are not allowed inside the facility and must remain in personal vehicles. Work is performed entirely on foot, as there are no sitting work areas, and involves continuous standing, walking, and material handling throughout the shift. The standard shifts include 1st shift (6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.), 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.), and 3rd shift (10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.). The first workday is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on a Tuesday for onboarding, after which employees transition to their designated shift. Regular schedules are Monday through Friday; however, the facility currently operates with significant overtime, requiring employees to work 6–7 days per week. For extended overtime periods, rotating schedules are used, with six days on and two consecutive days off, and days off may fall on any day of the week, including rotating weekends, to provide equitable access to weekend time off.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Queen Creek, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.55/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Queen Creek,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2026.

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.

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.

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.