Machine Operator Technician

Job Title: Operations Technician - Third Shift

Job Description

Join our team where you will play a crucial role in running and optimizing manufacturing lines in a leading cosmetic manufacturing facility. This hands-on, floor-based role requires technical expertise and is an excellent entry point into a maintenance career progression.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and oversee assigned production lines to meet output and quality targets.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and resolve routine equipment issues.
• Identify issues early to prevent downtime and maintain production flow.
• Diagnose problems within scope and escalate more complex issues to Maintenance Technicians.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency.
• Support and apply lean manufacturing concepts such as 5S and basic SPC practices.
• Train and mentor line operators on processes, safety, and equipment operation.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical aptitude
• Industrial experience
• Production and machine operating expertise
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-driven environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ideally 5 years of relevant machine operating experience, but flexibility is available.
• Experience in manufacturing, working with production equipment, automotive, or military experience.
• Ability to clearly explain diagnostic processes and problem-solving strategies.
• Root-cause problem-solving skills
• Understanding of when to troubleshoot versus escalate issues.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability in past roles.

Why Work Here?

Join a feedback-enriched culture with significant room for upward mobility as the team expands. There are great opportunities for advancement from an Op Tech into maintenance skillsets.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled, very clean, and highly automated environment. The position is on the third shift from 11 PM to 7:30 AM, with mandatory overtime expected every Saturday for the next 2-4 months.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oxford, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.10 - $22.10/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 Oxford,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 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.