Blow Mold Operator

Blow Mold Operator – $22–$23.50/hr | Weekly Pay | Full‑Time

Looking for a steady, high‑paying machine‑operator role with weekly pay and a consistent Monday–Friday schedule. If you have mechanical aptitude and enjoy hands‑on work, this is a great opportunity to join a busy production team that offers long‑term stability and growth.

⭐ About the Role

You’ll operate and maintain blow‑mold equipment that produces plastic milk jugs, perform quality checks, make adjustments, and keep production running smoothly. This is a fast‑paced, active role where your mechanical skills really matter.

️ Your Daily Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, clean, and operate blow‑mold machines

• Perform and record hourly bottle weight checks

• Make heat, weight, and tooling adjustments to stay within spec

• Monitor the Alpine system, clear jams, and call for material

• Run the bailer and manage bales when full

• Report equipment issues to leads or maintenance

• Assist maintenance with repairs beyond operator level

• Follow all Safety Procedures and GMP standards

• Keep your area clean and complete required documentation

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• 6+ months of blow molding, injection molding, or machine‑operator experience

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

• Comfortable adjusting heat/weight settings and unclogging lines

• Good attention to detail and basic math skills

• Reliable attendance and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Pay & Schedule

• $22.00–$23.50/hr (based on experience)

• Weekly pay

• Full‑time, stable schedule — weekends off

• Long‑term growth and advancement opportunities

• Full health, dental, vision, and 401(k) upon permanent hire

❄️ Work Environment

• Refrigerated production area

• Exposure to dairy and common allergens (milk, eggs, nuts)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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.