Job Information
Aerotek Machine Operator Team Lead in Indianapolis, Indiana
Job Title: Machine Operator Team Lead
Job Description
The Team Lead Machine Operator is responsible for the safe and productive operation of machines, including Granulator, Shredder, Color System, Wet Sorter System, and/or Extruder. This role involves material handling and ensuring the production of high-quality products. As a working lead, you will spend most of your time performing machine operator tasks, with additional responsibilities in coaching, training, and reporting on production and scrap performance for your shift.
Responsibilities
Understand, follow, and apply information from the Run Instruction Sheet (RIS).
Set up, run, shut down, troubleshoot, clean system, and perform general maintenance of machines.
Take regular samples and systematically probe boxes as directed by RIS. Report discrepancies to lab personnel and supervisor.
Thoroughly clean boxes, lids, and skids before use. Dispose of any substandard material prior to reuse.
Complete the Run Number Time Log at the end of each shift.
Update RIS as needed and pass information to the supervisor promptly.
Keep work area clean and organized throughout the shift.
Maintain and properly complete logs for production ledgers (inbound, outbound, rejects, and run) and quality control.
Complete Work in Process (WIP) or Ready for Sale (RFS) tags.
Compute weights using correct gross, tare, and net figures.
Weigh material in boxes and hoppers, and record weights accurately.
Become certified on both a forklift and aerial lift as needed.
Assist with training new associates.
Load and unload material and place it into inventory locations using forklift or pallet jack.
Compute pounds per hour processed during runs.
Compute percentages to document various run conditions and productivity standards.
Prepare boxes for material by placing labels correctly and removing extra labels.
Participate in shift meetings and training sessions.
Essential Skills
Machine Operation Experience (ideally 1+ year)
At least 1 year of Team Lead experience in a manufacturing environment
Capacity for making mathematical computations with adding, subtracting, and calculating percentages
Good handwriting for maintaining records
Experience troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment
Sit down forklift experience
Ability to stand for the duration of the shift outside of breaks
Ability to lift up to 65 lbs, not repetitively
Comfortable with heights (up to 25 feet with harness)
Steel toed or composite toed shoes
Ability to work mandated Saturdays if business dictates
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Basic math skills
Mechanical aptitude
Quality check
General production experience
Material handling
Plastics manufacturing
Injection molding machine operation
Extrusion machine operation
Safety awareness
Why Work Here?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary benefits, and valuable extras. Additionally, you will have access to stock options and 401k plans. Our company is dedicated to providing a supportive and growth-oriented work environment.
Work Environment
The work environment is a traditional manufacturing setting with large machines that separate plastics materials. The systems are very large, sometimes two stories high, and there is some dust and noise associated with the plant. Hearing and eye protection is required, and employees must be willing to climb stairs or use an aerial lift to troubleshoot and fix jams. Although it is a plastics recycling facility, the environment is not dirty. The role is for the 2nd Shift, 3:30 pm - 12:00 am (Monday to Friday), with occasional mandated Saturdays if business needs dictate.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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 Indianapolis,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2025.
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.