Manufacturing Operator
Aerotek, Danbury, CT, United States
Operator
We are hiring an Operator to join a modern, technology-driven manufacturing environment where precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement matter. This role offers hands-on exposure to production operations, machine support, quality inspection, and leadership responsibilitiesideal for candidates with a manufacturing, trades, or machine-operation background who want to grow their careers. Your work will directly support medical and aerospace applications, giving real meaning and impact to what you produce every day.
What You'll Do
As an Operator, you'll be involved in both production and floor-level leadership:
Learn and perform all production floor operations in a hands-on capacity
Support machine operation, basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspections
Assemble and inspect precision components using blueprints, schematics, and work instructions
Perform quality checks, including microscope inspection when required
Use calipers, micrometers, and measuring tools to verify precise specifications
Support staffing needs by training new employees and providing floor coverage
Coordinate with Operations to prioritize work orders and meet production demand
Track labor hours and production data accurately using company software
Maintain strong housekeeping and line-clearance practices using 5S principles
Manage material flow using KANBAN systems
Create scrap and efficiency reports using QAD or similar ERP systems
Process engineering change orders (ECOs) to improve run times and setups
Lead by example in safety, quality, professionalism, and attendance
What We're Looking For
Manufacturing, machine operation, trades, or production experience
Comfortable working with decimals, precise measurements, and measuring tools
Ability to read blueprints and schematics
Hands-on experience with assembly, inspection, and machine support
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Safety-focused mindset with the ability to enforce standards consistently
Willingness to work overtime when production demands require it
Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Danbury, CT.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.40/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 Danbury,CT.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 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 meet 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.
We are hiring an Operator to join a modern, technology-driven manufacturing environment where precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement matter. This role offers hands-on exposure to production operations, machine support, quality inspection, and leadership responsibilitiesideal for candidates with a manufacturing, trades, or machine-operation background who want to grow their careers. Your work will directly support medical and aerospace applications, giving real meaning and impact to what you produce every day.
What You'll Do
As an Operator, you'll be involved in both production and floor-level leadership:
Learn and perform all production floor operations in a hands-on capacity
Support machine operation, basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspections
Assemble and inspect precision components using blueprints, schematics, and work instructions
Perform quality checks, including microscope inspection when required
Use calipers, micrometers, and measuring tools to verify precise specifications
Support staffing needs by training new employees and providing floor coverage
Coordinate with Operations to prioritize work orders and meet production demand
Track labor hours and production data accurately using company software
Maintain strong housekeeping and line-clearance practices using 5S principles
Manage material flow using KANBAN systems
Create scrap and efficiency reports using QAD or similar ERP systems
Process engineering change orders (ECOs) to improve run times and setups
Lead by example in safety, quality, professionalism, and attendance
What We're Looking For
Manufacturing, machine operation, trades, or production experience
Comfortable working with decimals, precise measurements, and measuring tools
Ability to read blueprints and schematics
Hands-on experience with assembly, inspection, and machine support
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Safety-focused mindset with the ability to enforce standards consistently
Willingness to work overtime when production demands require it
Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Danbury, CT.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.40/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 Danbury,CT.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 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 meet 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.