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Plastic Injection Mold Operator

$19 - $20 per hour

Machine Operator | 12-Hour Night Shift | Work Only 14-15 Days Per Month!

Looking for more days off while still earning full-time hours? Join a growing medical device manufacturer where you'll work a rotating 2-2-3 schedule (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM) and enjoy built-in long weekends every other week. This is a great opportunity for candidates who thrive in a clean, quality-focused environment and want stability, training, and growth opportunities.

Why You'll Love This Job

✅ Work only about half the month on a rotating schedule

✅ Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend

✅ Paid training on multiple machines and processes

✅ Small-company, family-oriented culture

✅ Tuition assistance available after permanent hire

✅ Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment

✅ Opportunity to grow your manufacturing and medical device experience

What You'll Do

As a Machine Operator, you'll help manufacture precision medical components used in healthcare products by:

  • Loading needle inserts into injection molding machines
  • Monitoring machine operation and production output
  • Inspecting parts for quality and accuracy
  • Sorting, labeling, and packaging finished components
  • Completing production documentation
  • Following work instructions and quality standards
  • Working with small metal and plastic components in a fast-paced environment

What We're Looking For

  • Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, or fast-paced work experience preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and quality mindset
  • Good hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
  • Ability to work with small parts and perform repetitive tasks
  • Comfortable standing, sitting, and moving throughout the shift
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs occasionally
  • Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Work Environment

You'll work in a clean-room manufacturing facility producing medical components. Employees wear protective gear including gowns, bonnets, and safety glasses. The facility is clean, organized, and focused on quality and teamwork.

Schedule

Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Rotating 2-2-3 Schedule:

  • Week 1: Work Mon-Tues, Off Wed-Thurs, Work Fri-Sun
  • Week 2: Off Mon-Tues, Work Wed-Thurs, Off Fri-Sun

Enjoy built-in days off throughout the week and every other long weekend!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of vadnais heights, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 vadnais heights,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.

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