Entry Level Machine Operator

Job Title : Associate Tech / Machine Operator

Job Description

As an Associate Tech / Machine Operator, you will be responsible for setting up machines daily, tracking machine output and equipment downtime, compiling reports for supervisors, and making minor machine adjustments and troubleshooting. This role requires basic computer literacy and a comfort with wearing latex gloves and clean room attire throughout the day. The position involves lifting materials, moving them around the manufacturing floor, and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily machine setups and ensure basic computer tasks are managed efficiently.
• Track daily machine output and equipment downtime accurately.
• Compile daily reports for supervisors, ensuring all data is correct and up-to-date.
• Perform minor machine adjustments and troubleshooting as needed.
• Lift materials into machines for input and output, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Move materials around the manufacturing floor as required.
• Wear required protective gear, including gloves and a surgeon mask, throughout the shift.
• Stand and move for 8-10+ hours a day, adapting to a fast-paced environment.
• Learn from observing others and asking questions to improve skills and efficiency.
• Commit to the job with longevity, follow directions, and perform morning stretching exercises.
• Adapt quickly to a super-fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

Enjoy exclusive discounts such as 70% off product and the potential to secure a direct position after 90 days based on business needs. Benefit from a performance-based opportunity to move into lead / controller roles.

Work Environment

Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you'll stand for 8-12 hours a day, focusing on highly repetitive short-cycle assembly tasks. Enjoy a casual dress code with required close-toed shoes and provided eyewear. Take advantage of structured breaks, including two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Foothill Ranch, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.97 - $20.97 / 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 Foothill Ranch,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 13, 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.