Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Coating Technician / Machine Operator

Job Description

The Coating Technician operates, monitors, and maintains coating equipment used in the manufacture of products. In this role, you support production quality, process consistency, equipment performance, and safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate coating, drying, calendaring, slitting, and material handling equipment using control panel machine controls.
• Prepare and load coating materials, slurries, rollers, and related components according to documented work instructions.
• Monitor coating quality with extreme attention to detail, including coating thickness down to 0.001 mm, web tension, line speed, oven temperatures, viscosity, and coating weight.
• Inspect product for defects such as streaks, wrinkles, pinholes, contamination, uneven coating, edge defects, or adhesion issues, and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform in-process measurements and quality checks using gauges, microscopes, and other metrology tools to verify adherence to specifications.
• Assist with machine setup, changeovers, cleaning, and preventive maintenance activities to support reliable and consistent operation.

Essential Skills

• Machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment, including machine setup and/or changeovers.
• Experience troubleshooting automated machines in a production setting.
• Experience owning in-process and finished product quality, rather than only operating equipment while others perform quality checks.
• Strong attention to detail in monitoring process parameters and product quality.
• Ability to read a tape measure, scale, and other measuring equipment accurately.
• General mechanical aptitude, including familiarity with wrenches, hand tools, and basic mechanical assembly and disassembly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, problem-solving, research and development-focused setting.

Why Work Here?

You join a dynamic environment that feels like a startup that's about to TAKE OFF! Processes are still being refined and continuous improvement is part of everyday work, but sales is growing FAST!

You gain tremendous learning and growth opportunities as you help solve real manufacturing challenges in an R&D-stage operation. You work closely with technical and production teams, building valuable hands-on experience with advanced equipment and processes while contributing directly to the development of next-generation technology.

Work Environment

You work in a very clean manufacturing environment designed to meet stringent requirements for production standard for the industry. The facility is temperature controlled to a reasonable level; in warmer areas it may reach around 75 degrees during the summer. You work a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role requires wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, and spending most of the day on your feet while working with industrial machinery and hand tools.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

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.

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.