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Job Title: Operator

Job Description

We are an injection molding company specializing in the production of small plastic pieces such as ice scoops, nail polish holders, CD cases, DVD cases, and new products for Kawasaki. This role involves working with a lot of automation to ensure high-quality production.

Responsibilities

• Install mold using hoist or forklift to lift, manipulate, and secure mold in press

• Set up and shut down molds according to set-up sheet and diagram, properly attaching/removing water lines and safety equipment

• Start machine, engage feed, and observe operation

• Move machine controls and guide to adjust machine to meet product specifications

• Replace worn machine accessories such as controls or switches

• Clean press, molds, and parts

• Inspect and measure machine product to verify conformance to specifications

• Record production and raw material usage accurately in inventory software

• Prepare and position support equipment and raw material

• Tend support equipment other than molding press and mold

Essential Skills

• 6+ months of machine operating experience

• 6+ months of machine setup/troubleshooting experience

• Ability to lift 50lbs independently

• Minimum 6 months of tenure in the most recent position

• Mechanical aptitude from personal projects such as working on a farm, cars, or in an auto body shop

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 6+ months of injection molding experience

• 6+ months of plastic injection molding experience

Why Work Here?

We offer unlimited potential for raises based on performance, flexible scheduling to meet personal needs, and a climate-controlled, non-physically intensive work environment. You can expect a supportive team willing to work with you one-on-one to ensure a balanced work-life schedule.

Work Environment

Our facility is climate controlled with heating and AC, and it is very spacious, providing each operator with a large area and multiple machines. We operate three shifts: 1st shift from 8am-4pm, 2nd shift from 4pm-12am with a $1.00 differential, and 3rd shift from 12am-8am with a $1.50 differential. The dress code includes pants/shorts in summer, t-shirts, hair up, and steel-toe shoes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waverly, Nebraska.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $21.50

• 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 Waverly,NE.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 18, 2025.

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.