Operator Technician

As a Production Operator, you play a hands-on role in maintaining a historic, mill-style textile operation. You will learn the craft directly from senior operators who will guide you through traditional processes and modern production needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate shearing, rolling, cutting, and knitting/sewing machines used to produce yarn and wool textiles.
• Set up equipment, monitor performance, and make routine adjustments to maintain consistent material flow.
• Use strong mechanical ability to perform minor troubleshooting and resolve common machine issues independently.
• Recognize major mechanical concerns quickly and escalate them to senior operators or leadership to prevent downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow safety practices suited to a busy, older-mill environment.
• Work closely with experienced team members, learning established textile methods and contributing to a smooth production process.

• Comfortable working with industrial machinery (shearing, rolling, cutting, knitting/sewing).
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and make small adjustments independently.
• Understands how to identify unusual sounds, tension issues, jams, or alignment problems.
• Stays calm and resourceful when equipment needs attention.
• Knows when an issue is minor versus when it must be escalated.
• Can think through mechanical problems logically rather than relying on guesswork.
• Monitors machine performance, material flow, and product quality.
• Catches defects early and adjusts settings to maintain consistency.
• Keeps accurate awareness of machine speed, tension, and output.
• Able to stand for long periods in a mill-style environment.
• Comfortable lifting, moving, or positioning materials as needed.
• Works safely around older equipment and moving parts.

• Open to hands-on training from senior operators on traditional textile processes.
• Takes feedback well and grows into independent responsibility.
• Communicates machine issues clearly to senior operators.
• Works well in a small, collaborative production team.
• Understands the importance of escalating major mechanical concerns immediately.
• Follows safety protocols in an older building with legacy equipment.
• Shows up consistently and maintains a clean, organized workspace.
• Takes pride in producing high-quality textile products.
• Any farming, mechanic, or automotive experience would translate well in this role.

Experience the benefits of working with a family-owned company that values tradition and quality. Join a collaborative team in a unique, historic mill environment where you can learn and grow in your role.

Work Environment

The work environment is in an older mill-style building with older machinery. You will be part of a family-owned company that emphasizes teamwork and safety. The role involves working Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Canton, MA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Canton,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

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.