Machine Operator

Looking for an opportunity to start or grow your manufacturing career? Join a leading production team where you'll play a hands-on role preparing, painting, inspecting, and packaging metal products used across a variety of industries. This is an excellent entry-level position offering stable hours, on-the-job training, and long-term advancement opportunities in a clean and team-oriented environment.

As a Paint Line Associate, you'll help ensure products move efficiently through the paint process while maintaining the highest quality standards. This role combines machine operation, material handling, quality inspection, and general production responsibilities.

• Prepare metal products for painting according to production specifications and work instructions.
• Clean and prep surfaces by removing grease, dirt, rust, and contaminants to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Mask and protect designated areas from coating during the painting process.
• Load and hang materials on the paint line while ensuring proper spacing and positioning.
• Remove finished parts from the paint line and inspect them for quality and accuracy.
• Package, label, palletize, and stage completed products for shipment.
• Conduct thorough visual quality inspections and maintain zero-defect standards.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools to assist with paint preparation, assembly, and packaging processes.
• Maintain production efficiency while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and housekeeping expectations.
• Work closely with team members to meet daily production goals and customer deadlines.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and a strong commitment to reliability.

• Manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse, or general labor experience.
• Machine operation or paint line experience.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Quality inspection or product verification experience.
• Material handling, packaging, or shipping experience.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for up to 10 hours per day.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow written instructions, safety procedures, and production schedules.

Excellent Entry-Level Opportunity

• Great starting pay with opportunities for advancement.

Clean, Climate-Controlled Facility

• Bright, organized, and comfortable work environment.

Career Growth Potential

• Opportunities to develop new skills and advance into lead, trainer, or supervisory positions.

Stable Company & Long-Term Opportunity

• Join a respected employer committed to employee development and retention.

Team-Focused Culture

• Work alongside supportive coworkers in a collaborative environment where reliability and hard work are recognized.

On-the-Job Training

• Learn valuable manufacturing, machine operation, quality inspection, and warehouse skills.

This position is located in a clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and quality. Employees work in a fast-paced production setting and are expected to maintain high standards while handling materials, operating equipment, inspecting products, and preparing orders for shipment. The team environment is supportive, energetic, and focused on continuous improvement.

If you're dependable, motivated, and looking for a long-term opportunity with growth potential, apply today and begin building a rewarding career in manufacturing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of East Peoria, IL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in East Peoria,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.