Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator
Job Description

This role involves setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining looms to ensure consistent, high-quality fabric production at optimal performance levels. The Machine Operator supports production targets, contributes to continuous improvement in quality and safety, and helps develop technical skills within the production team.

Responsibilities

• Set up looms and related equipment to meet production specifications and ensure consistent fabric quality.
• Monitor all looms during operation to maintain optimal performance and quickly identify any issues.
• Inspect fabrics and production output regularly to verify they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Perform maintenance and repair on looms as needed, following approved maintenance standards and procedures.
• Communicate maintenance schedules and machine breakdowns clearly with production technicians and other relevant personnel.
• Identify and report trends in loom breakdowns or recurring issues to support preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the facilities team to ensure production plans and output targets are achieved.
• Work closely with health, safety, and quality personnel to support and maintain the effective performance of the quality system.
• Train and support team members in developing technical skills within the production environment.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Use computer-controlled systems, including CNC or similar controls, to operate and adjust machines as required.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience working in a production environment, preferably with machinery or similar equipment.
• Hands-on machine operating experience, including setup, operation, and monitoring of production machines.
• Quality inspection experience, including the ability to visually and mechanically inspect products for defects and compliance.
• Machine setup skills, including adjusting settings and tooling to meet production requirements.
• Experience with computer-controlled equipment, including CNC or similar control systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
• Troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve machine issues efficiently.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with stitching or textile-related processes is a plus.
• Associate degree preferred, particularly in a technical, mechanical, or manufacturing-related field.
• Experience in a climate-controlled, clean production environment is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to support and train others in technical tasks within a production setting.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks such as machine setup, monitoring, and maintenance.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing company that offers a stable, direct-hire opportunity with above-average starting pay. The organization values a clean, climate-controlled workplace and invests in modern equipment to support consistent quality and employee comfort. You can develop your technical skills, contribute to a high-performing production team, and grow your career in a supportive and safety-focused environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, climate-controlled production facility designed to support consistent quality and operator comfort. You will work around looms and other production machinery, including computer-controlled and CNC-based equipment. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and organization, with structured production plans and collaboration between production, facilities, and quality teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cameron, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $41600.00/yr.

Full Benefits, 401k, health and dental

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cameron,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 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.

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.