Production Operator

Job Title: Production Operator

Job Description

This role involves working in a controlled clean room environment to assemble, operate machinery, and perform final quality checks on materials. You will follow multi-step processes to build custom, specification-driven items while maintaining a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and safety. The position is primarily on 2nd shift

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly and operation tasks

• Operate heat sealing equipment to assemble items according to specifications.

• Follow detailed multi-step processes to assemble custom, customer-specific products.

• Conduct final quality inspections on assembled units to ensure all quality standards are met.

• Use hand tools, precision measuring tools, and other basic tools to complete assembly work accurately.

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and work diagrams to guide assembly and machine operation.

• Learn and operate CNC machinery as required to support production needs.

• Maintain high levels of attention to detail to ensure consistent quality and efficient workflow.

• Work overtime when requested to meet production and project deadlines.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on assembly experience, including working with flexible materials.

• Ability to operate machinery such as heat sealing equipment and other basic production equipment.

• Proficiency in blueprint reading and interpreting schematics and work diagrams.

• Skilled in using hand tools and precision measuring tools for accurate assembly and inspection.

• Experience with quality inspection and final assembly processes.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with machine operation in a manufacturing or production setting.

• Exposure to CNC machine operation or interest in learning CNC equipment.

• Ability to follow written and visual work instructions, diagrams, and multi-step procedures.

• Strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a clean, temperature-controlled environment designed for comfort and safety, with structured processes and clear quality standards that support your success. The role offers the opportunity to learn and operate different types of equipment, including CNC machinery, and develop valuable skills in a specialized setting. You can build hands-on experience in assembly and quality control while contributing to high-quality, custom products.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Peoria, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $20.50/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 Peoria,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.