Warehouse Worker

The Operator plays a key role in a large, high-tech manufacturing environment, working hands-on with machinery, measuring tools, and production processes. This role involves learning and executing floor operations, supporting production teams, and contributing to continuous improvement activities. Candidates with manufacturing or trades experience who are comfortable working with decimals, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring tools will thrive in this position.

• Learn and perform all floor operations and production processes in a hands-on capacity.
• Backfill and support various production roles when necessary to maintain workflow and output.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, and training new team members as required.
• Assist in determining pay rate settings and increases in alignment with company guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with Operations to prioritize work orders and meet production targets.
• Accurately record labor hours in company software and maintain proper documentation.
• Review and approve time-off requests to avoid conflicts with production schedules.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, demonstrating strong housekeeping skills and supporting line clearance and 5S practices.
• Manage the KANBAN system to ensure operations follow established procedures and material flow is maintained.
• Use QAD or similar systems to create scrap and efficiency reports for management review.
• Process engineering change orders (ECO) as needed to adjust operational run times, setups, and related parameters.
• Determine appropriate work techniques to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Adhere to and enforce safety guidelines and company attendance policies consistently.
• Lead by example and participate in the disciplinary process when necessary, using objective evidence to support decisions.
• Handle conflict resolution in a professional and constructive manner.
• Work overtime when production demands require additional support.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations and team objectives.

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, machine operation, or trades-related work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics for production and assembly tasks.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools, including calipers and micrometers.
• Comfort working with decimals and basic math for measurements and machine settings.
• Experience with general machine operation and production processes.
• Ability to perform inspection tasks, including visual checks and microscope-based inspection when needed.
• Familiarity with general labor and assembly work in a production environment.
• Understanding of maintenance concepts in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for machinery and production equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively in a manufacturing setting.
• Capability to work in a cleanroom or controlled environment when required.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime based on production needs.
• Strong commitment to safety, housekeeping, and adherence to company policies.
• Comfort with conflict resolution and participation in disciplinary processes using objective evidence.

• Experience with medical device or medical assembly manufacturing environments.
• Background working with equipment and products used in the medical and aerospace industries.
• Exposure to nitinol-related products, fabrication, or finishing processes.
• Familiarity with KANBAN systems and lean manufacturing practices such as 5S.
• Experience using QAD or similar ERP software for scrap and efficiency reporting.
• Ability to process engineering change orders (ECO) and adjust operational parameters.
• Understanding of production workflows in large-scale manufacturing facilities.
• Comfort working around complex machinery and multiple moving parts.
• Interest in long-term career growth within a stable, expanding organization.

You will join a stable, growing organization with a long-term commitment to its manufacturing operations, including a recently completed 17,000 sq. ft. facility expansion. The company is a global market and technology leader in advanced materials and products used in life-saving medical implants and aerospace applications, offering meaningful work that directly impacts lives. As operations expand and new business is acquired, you will benefit from significant opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and career advancement within a forward-looking, innovative environment.

The role is based in a large manufacturing facility with over 250 people on site, featuring extensive equipment and machinery and many moving parts. The environment is clean, safe, and temperature-controlled, with a strong focus on orderly operations and good housekeeping. You will work in a production setting that supports nitinol melting, materials, fabrication, and finishing, with equipment primarily serving the medical industry and products used as implants and in aerospace applications. The facility has recently expanded by 17,000 sq. ft., underscoring a long-term commitment to the site and ongoing growth, and you will operate within structured processes, modern manufacturing systems, and a well-organized production floor.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethel, CT.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.40/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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethel, CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Bethel,CT.

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.