Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Heat Press Operator

Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or 2nd Shift: 3pm-11:30pm

Pay: $18 - $20/hr

Position Overview

Step into a fast-paced production role where precision and quality take center stage. As a Heat Press Operator, you’ll be responsible for applying designs to apparel with accuracy and consistency, ensuring every finished product meets high standards. This is an ideal opportunity for someone detail-oriented who thrives in a hands-on, team-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

• Receive and verify pre-batched orders to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Load garments onto heat press machines with proper alignment and positioning
• Apply designs according to job specifications, ensuring correct placement and orientation
• Operate heat press equipment while maintaining proper time, temperature, and pressure settings
• Inspect finished garments for defects, alignment, and overall quality
• Participate in peer quality checks to maintain consistent product standards
• Communicate any issues or discrepancies to the Team Lead quickly
• Maintain a steady, consistent workflow while prioritizing accuracy
• Keep your workstation clean, organized, and safe throughout the shift
• Assist team members and support overall production goals as needed

What You Bring

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely
• Comfort using basic measuring tools such as rulers
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support others
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks

Preferred Experience

• Production or manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required
• Willingness to learn and be trained to company standards

Work Environment

You’ll work in a casual, team-driven production setting focused on apparel decoration. The role involves standing, lifting, and repetitive tasks throughout the day. Safety, organization, and quality are core expectations, and both steel-toe boots or sneakers are required.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Consistent full-time schedule with work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 13 paid holidays and 10 PTO days
• 8 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus fertility and adoption support
• Casual dress code in a team-focused environment
• Convenient location on a bus line

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Liverpool, NY.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Liverpool,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 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.