**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** Set up and maintain production of injection molding machines, tooling, and processes. Utilize hoists to change molds efficiently. Generate the first articles and perform material switches. Manage multiple programs in the controller. Verify tooling, instructions, and materials before use on assigned processes. Perform process verification prior to job commencement. Operate forklifts and cranes to safely transport molds. Responsible for mold changes and machine adjustments. Ability to set up and tear down molds from machines. Conduct minor repairs and change inserts. Load processes into the machine, start-up, and shut down. **Responsibilities** + Set up and maintain production of injection molding machines, tooling, and processes. + Utilize hoists to change molds efficiently. + Generate the first articles and perform material switches. + Manage multiple programs in the controller. + Verify tooling, instructions, and materials before use on assigned processes. + Perform process verification prior to job commencement. + Operate forklifts and cranes to safely transport molds. + Responsible for mold changes and machine adjustments. + Set up and tear down molds from machines. + Conduct minor repairs and change inserts. + Load processes into the machine, start-up, and shut down. **Essential Skills** + 6 months manufacturing or production experience + Good hand/eye dexterity **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with plastic injection molding + Ability to work with production machinery **Why Work Here?** Join a company that values hard work and dedication, offering a dynamic work environment where you can develop your skills and grow within the manufacturing industry. Benefit from a supportive team and opportunities for advancement. **Work Environment** Plastic manufacturing company. Work environment can get hot because of the molding machines. Candidates must be prepared for varying temperatures. Schedules are Mon-Sat 2p-10:30p or Mon-Sat 10p-6:30a. Candidates must be okay with working 6 days a week. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Clarita, California. **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.