Machine Operator

Our facility in Windsor, CT has hiring needs for coating and slitting operators.· Schedule: 6pm-6am Monday-Thursday· Pay Rate: $22.00 - $26.00Job DescriptionThe facility is an industry leading manufacturer in specialty material. The Windsor location is considered the coating center of America. They manufacture jumbo rolls of materials that are used in command strips, and band Aids. Currently, they're working on an adhesive that goes on the Ferraris's top paint coat for protection. They are situated in over 30 locations throughout the U.S. under different naming conventions. The Windsor location is expecting a lot of growth and looking to double in size by the end of the year, so the stability and growth potential is substantial. They have two departments; one is coating and one is slitting.Please review the job duties for Coating and Slitting below:COATING OPERATOR: Openings 6am - 6pm or 6pm-6amYou'll work in a team of two-three to load jumbo rolls onto the coating machine. Tasks include unwinding and adjusting machine components for the specific product -You'll work off of work orders from the supervisor and complete tasks such as labeling and packaging -The coating department is loud and fast paced the majority of the time. The machine set up process can take a few hours, but once the machine is running, you'll monitor and make adjustments as needed, so strong mechanical aptitude is a mustSLITTING OPERATOR : Openings 5:45am - 4:30pm or 5:45pm-4:30am)As a Slitting Operator, you'll work in a team of two and sometimes independently operating slitting machines. Tasks include set up, run, package boxes, and inspection of material - Once the machine is set up, there are moments where the job seems slow, so must be comfortable working in a slower work environment, but also take initiative to help out in other areasWhy Work Here?· The facility follow a skills matrix that outlines their career path and advancement opportunities· Training is a strong spot for them.· They have operators who have worked there for 40 years, who want to pass on their knowledge and skills· The facility has worked hard to build a strong culture.· Passion, hard work, and empowering their employees are a few of their core principles.· They reward people for their hard work· It's an exciting time to work at the facility because the Windsor division is expecting to see a lot of growth this year· Consistent feedback and evaluations from supervisorsMust Haves:· Culture is huge so candidate must have a good attitude, show up everyday, and be comfortable working in a fast paced environment for coating.· For slitting, must be comfortable with slow periods throughout the day· Ideal candidate would have at least 6 months of operating experience (Extrusion operators typically do well in this environment, specifically candidates from Nuway Tobacco)· If candidate doesn't have previous operating experience then mechanical skills are a must· Must have basic mathematical skills· Must be comfortable standing for long periods of times· Must be able to lift up to 50lbs· Must have strong attention to detail· Must have SD (static Dissipative ) safety shoes, especially in our coating dept.· This shoes are design to minimize the amount of static electricity build up on our body which is important because the coating is solvent basedEmployee Value Proposition (EVP)· They follow a skills matrix that outlines their career path and advancement opportunities· Training is a strong spot for them.· They have operators who have worked there for 40 years, who want to pass on their knowledge and skills· The facility has worked hard to build a strong culture.· Passion, hard work, and empowering their employees are a few of their core principles.· They reward people for their hard work· It's an exciting time to work at the facility as we are expecting to see a lot of growth this year· Consistent feedback and evaluations from supervisorsAbout Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.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.