Job Title: Production Operator

Swing Shift

$19.82/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Set-Up Technician to join our team. The role involves conducting tooling set-ups, including tool installation, machine preparation, and barrel cleaning to support the injection molding process. You will also distribute material for molding operations and assist in troubleshooting and resolving production problems while monitoring product quality and process productivity. This position operates on a swing shift schedule, with training from Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. The permanent shift will be from Sunday to Thursday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment set-ups as directed, including installing injection molds.

• Handle set-up processes and ensure equipment generates good parts.

• Adjust machine parameters to correct defects observed during production.

• Collaborate with process engineering to troubleshoot and improve processes, optimize cycle time, and conduct engineering tests.

• Collect and enter data to support documented procedures.

• Program and optimize robots.

• Clean barrels and grinders.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical inclination

• Basic to moderate computer skills (MS Office)

• Good time management skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Good communication skills with the ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English

• Ability to work varying work schedules during training

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hand and power tool experience

• Mechanical aptitude preferred

• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions

• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

• Physical ability to frequently stand and walk

• ITAR compliance

Why Work Here?

Employees working 30+ hours per week on a consistent basis enjoy the following benefits: Medical (HSA or PPO), generous HSA contribution, prescription coverage, dental, vision, short & long term disability, group life, dependent life, whole life, AD&D, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, FSA, LegalShield, pre-tax transit passes, tuition reimbursement, and 401k with a generous employer match. Full-time employees also receive 40 hours of sick time, 80 hours of PTO, and 80 hours of designated holiday pay.

Work Environment

This position is based in an injection metal molding company. The floor is stacked with molding machines, creating a fairly crowded environment. There is a high focus on safety. Employees must be able to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear, and see regularly. The role requires frequent standing and walking.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilsonville, Oregon.

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.