Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Machine Operator

Shift: Dupont Schedule

• 4 nights on, 3 days off
• 3 days on, 1 day off
• 3 nights on, 3 days off
• 4 days on, 7 days off

Pay: $22.28/hr

Job Description

The Machine Operator runs a high-volume production line in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This role operates and monitors machinery, ensures raw materials flow correctly through the process, troubleshoots line stoppages and equipment jams, and verifies that finished products meet established quality specifications. The Machine Operator also prepares products for shipment and accurately documents production and quality data while following all safety and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Run the production line from raw material input through to finished product, ensuring consistent and efficient operation.
• Ensure raw materials are properly fed through the manufacturing process to maintain continuous production.
• Identify, respond to, and resolve line stoppages and equipment jams to minimize downtime.
• Verify finished products against established quality specifications and standards.
• Document and record quality checks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Operate a counterbalance, propane-powered forklift to move materials and finished products as needed.
• Accurately track production numbers and items contributing to downtime using computerized systems and hand-written production reports.
• Prepare finished products for shipment according to company procedures and requirements.
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe work practices in a heavy industrial environment.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding production issues, quality concerns, and equipment status.
• Work a rotating Dupont schedule, including days, nights, and weekends, to support continuous operations.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or production plant.
• At least 1 year of machine operation experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing quality checks on manufactured products.
• Ability to safely operate a sit-down, counterbalance forklift; 1+ year of sit-down forklift experience is preferred.
• Experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction environments is preferred.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Comfort working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for approximately 90% of the shift.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with supervisors and team members.
• Comfort working in a hot, high-production industrial environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry setting is preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Capability to accurately complete computerized and hand-written production and downtime reports.
• Strong attention to detail when performing quality checks and verifying finished products.
• Reliability and flexibility to work a rotating Dupont schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Comfort working around industrial equipment, stairs, catwalks, and at elevated heights.

Why Work Here?

You will join a brand-new industrial manufacturing facility with modern equipment and the opportunity to grow as the operation expands. The role offers direct placement with access to benefits and long-term career development in a high-demand industry. You will work in an environment that values safety, teamwork, and advancement, with clear opportunities to develop your skills and progress as additional plants come online.

Work Environment

This role is based in a new, high-production industrial manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, FL. The environment is non–climate controlled and can be hot, reflecting the nature of a heavy industrial shingle plant. The facility includes stairs, catwalks, and work at heights, and the position requires frequent walking and standing for most of the shift. The schedule follows a rotating Dupont pattern with both day and night shifts and regular weekend work, such as cycles of consecutive night shifts, days off, day shifts, and extended off periods. Personal protective equipment is required, including steel-toed boots, long sleeves, long pants, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46342.00 - $46342.00/yr.

 Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)  Dental Insurance  Vision Insurance  Life Insurance  Health Spending Account  Employee Support and Mental Wellness  Short term disability  401k Match  Paid vacation  Floating days  Employee Assistance Program

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

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.

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.