**Job Title: Assistant Machine Operator** **Job Description** Assist machine operators in setting up and operating production equipment, monitor machines during operation to ensure consistent quality and output, load raw materials and remove finished products from production lines, perform routine cleaning and maintenance of machinery, inspect products for defects and report issues to supervisors, maintain accurate production records, and follow safety protocols. Support other production tasks as needed. **Responsibilities** + Assist machine operators in setting up and operating production equipment. + Monitor machines during operation to ensure consistent quality and output. + Load raw materials and remove finished products from production lines. + Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of machinery. + Inspect products for defects and report issues to supervisors. + Maintain accurate production records and follow safety protocols. + Support other production tasks as needed. + Operate machinery such as extruders, laminating machines, press, and slitter machines. + Perform preventative maintenance on machines. + Ensure the production of products and services meet or exceed customer expectations. **Essential Skills** + Former industrial experience. + Knowledge of machinery functions. + Basic computer and math skills. + Forklift and clamp truck operations (training provided). + Proficient in communicating in English (both verbal and written). + Ability to work well in a team environment. + Capable of lifting approximately 50 lbs. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in machine operating. + Experience as an extruder operator. + Experience working on laminating machines. + Experience with assembly, general labor, general production, and hand tools. + Experience with forklift, packing, picking, RF scanner, packaging, and pick. **Why Work Here?** In the 40 years of presence in North America, the company has fostered generations of employees who have raised families, served customers with hard work and commitment, and played important roles in their communities. The company is committed to sustainable initiatives, employee engagement, and maintaining a strong culture. **Work Environment** The work environment involves machine operating and/or forklift operating in a hot and loud setting due to rewind machines. Candidates will be cross-trained on multiple machines and will run multiple different lines. Available shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, with most 3rd shift positions potentially running 12-hour shifts. The 2nd shift operates from 3 PM to 11 PM, and the 3rd shift from 11 PM to 7 AM or 12 AM to 8 AM, running from Sunday to Thursday. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Doswell, VA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $20.00/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 Doswell,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 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.