**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** Operate machinery to create various bearing pieces and parts for conveyors. Utilize gauges and calipers to perform quality checks on finished pieces. Assist with routine machine maintenance and upkeep. Maintain a clean and organized work area. **Responsibilities** + Operate machinery to produce conveyor parts and bearings. + Perform quality checks using gauges and calipers. + Assist with machine maintenance and upkeep. + Maintain a clean and organized workspace. **Essential Skills** + Mechanical aptitude + Ability to use a tape measure + Proficiency with hand tools and calipers + Experience in machine operation + Forklift operation skills **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous experience operating screw machines is a plus. + Ability to read measurements accurately. + Comfortable working with a variety of hand and power tools. + Willingness to get hands dirty while operating machinery. + Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package upon hire, including vision, medical, and dental coverage. Access to a retirement plan with company match after one year of employment. Benefit from a clear career progression with tiered position advancement. Uniforms are provided. **Work Environment** Work a four-day week from Monday to Thursday, 4:50 AM to 3:30 PM, with three paid ten-minute breaks and a half-hour unpaid lunch. Overtime is rare. Join a small team of about 15 employees on the floor, working with older equipment in a non-climate-controlled environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, OH. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Kent,OH. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 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.