Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Machine Operator Job Description

As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating the dry machine, preparing and weighing raw materials, and ensuring the smooth operation of the drying process. Your role will include monitoring the machine status, scraping powder residue, loading powder, sealing and loading drums onto pallets, and conducting quality checks. You will also be responsible for wrapping pallets and moving them to storage, completing necessary documentation, and maintaining cleanliness of the machinery and work area.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor dry machine, ensuring proper function and efficiency.
• Prepare and weigh raw materials for the drying process.
• Check machine operation status, including vibration and amperage.
• Scrape powder residue from the machine and load powder into drums.
• Seal and load drums onto pallets, handling up to four lots per day.
• Conduct Limit of Detection (LOD) measurements.
• Wrap pallets and move them to storage.
• Complete documentation accurately.
• Perform routine quality checks to ensure product meets specifications.
• Clean machinery, equipment, drums, and floors.
• Monitor machine cycle time and performance.
• Use gauges, weight scales, and calipers to collect product specifications.
• Accurately read and follow process procedures and protocols.
• Record data accurately.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

This position offers a contract-to-hire opportunity, providing a pathway to long-term employment. The work environment encourages skill development and provides a chance to work within a structured production setting.

Work Environment

The role is based in a production environment, working in various rooms with mechanical and moving parts. Safety awareness is essential due to the noise level usually present. The work involves handling machinery and requires adherence to safety protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jurupa Valley, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jurupa Valley,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 2026.

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.

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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.