**Machine Operator | $22-24+HR** **Job Description** We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Machine Operators for the afternoon shift from 2:48 PM to 11:00 PM. This role involves working within the molding and mixing departments, where candidates will be trained and placed based on operational needs. **Responsibilities** + Operate presses in the molding department. + Lift and transport materials weighing up to 50 lbs repeatedly. + Conduct visual inspections for quality assurance. + Load and unload rubber into machines. + Stand at one machine for most of the shift to perform repetitive tasks. + Reach into machines to load and unload products, which may be awkward due to length. + Use hands extensively for loading, lifting, and packaging products. + Transport materials to the next station in the manufacturing process. + Complete production tickets, press production sheets, and downtime sheets. + Sweep and pick up scrap materials. + Set up and operate mixing equipment. + Load and unload materials into milling machines. + Prepare raw materials based on batch tickets. + Utilize computers to check scales, loaders, mills, and vacuum hoists. + Inspect materials for defects and inconsistencies. + Complete documentation and paperwork. + Drive tow motor. + Maintain a clean work environment through sweeping and cleaning. **Why Work Here?** Our company offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid out at $500 every 90 days. Employees enjoy competitive pay rates, opportunities for growth and promotion from within, and a prorated PTO for the first year. Referral bonuses are available, where both the referrer and the referred can earn extra incentives. Our workforce boasts an average tenure of 10-15 years, with some employees having dedicated 25-30 years to the company. Additional perks include retirement lunches, snacks during hot weather, birthday celebrations, and service awards. **Work Environment** Our facility operates on a European shift system with afternoons from 2:48 PM to 11:00 PM being the third shift. This role is in a non-temperature-controlled environment with presses operating at 300 degrees, making it very hot despite fans running continuously. The work is physically demanding, requiring standing at one press for an entire shift, which can be tiring, particularly in summer heat. The Middlefield Plant aims to expand its workforce from 104 to 160 employees on the plant floor. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Middlefield, Ohio. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $50000.00/yr. -Average tenure-10 years • Competitive pay rates • Opportunity for growth and promotions from within – all of the leads started there on the plant floor • Prorated PTO for first year- will get 1 day per quarter- 4 days your first year • Referral bonus- if they hire a friend that stays there for 90 days will get $1,500 – the person they referred will get $500 • Average Tenure- 10-15 years for some operators – there are some that have ben there for 25-30 years - Retirement lunches - bringing in Gatorade and popsicles for when it is hot -Bday cookies -Service awards and highlighting thos ewho do well **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Middlefield,OH. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 19, 2025. **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.