Operator

Job Title: Operator

Job Description

We are seeking multiple skilled Operators with some experience in manufacturing or trades. Your experience with measuring tools and decimals will make you an ideal candidate for this position. This role involves hands-on learning of all floor operations and processes.

Responsibilities

• Learn and master all floor operations and processes.
• Provide backfill support when necessary or required.
• Interview, hire, and train new talent as needed.
• Determine pay rate settings and implement increases as necessary.
• Collaborate with Operations on work order prioritization.
• Record labor hours in company software accurately.
• Review and approve time-off requests to ensure no conflict with production.
• Demonstrate good housekeeping skills and manage line clearance.
• Oversee the KANBAN system to ensure adherence to procedures.
• Utilize QAD to create scrap and efficiency reports for management review.
• Process ECO as needed to adjust operational run times and setups.
• Determine and apply effective work techniques.
• Enforce safety guidelines and company attendance policies.
• Lead by example in the discipline process and use objective evidence for disciplinary actions.
• Resolve conflicts effectively.
• Be willing to work overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Essential Skills

• Experience in machine operation, assembly, and blueprint reading.
• Ability to perform general labor and production tasks.
• Proficiency in inspection and use of microscopes.
• Skill in maintenance, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Capability in medical assembly and cleanroom environments.
• Familiarity with medical devices and hand tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
• Understanding of decimals and precision measurement.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that is continuously expanding, offering numerous growth opportunities. With recent acquisitions and a commitment to growth, you will find a long-term, stable position with a leader in nitinol products used in the medical and aerospace industries. Work with products that save lives, and be part of a supportive and innovative team.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large manufacturing environment with over 250 people on site. You will work amidst a lot of equipment and machinery, ensuring a safe, clean, and temperature-controlled environment. The company is a global leader in nitinol technology, providing a complete range of nitinol fabrication and finishing, primarily for the medical industry. Recent expansions ensure long-term stability and commitment to growth.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethel, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $43.00/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:
• 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 Bethel,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 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.

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