Job Description

Manufacturing Operator – Entry Level (2nd Shift)

Pay: $20–$24/hr

Shifts Available:

• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM ( Shift Differential Included )

Aerotek is hiring motivated individuals for multiple Manufacturing Operator roles in a clean, organized, and growing production facility in Bethel, CT. No prior machine experience needed — full training is provided.

If you want a stable career, hands‑on work, and a place to grow into higher‑skilled roles, this is an excellent opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Operate basic production machinery after receiving full hands‑on training.
• Follow simple instructions to assemble, process, or handle small parts and components.
• Perform basic quality checks using microscopes or measuring tools (we will train you).
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe throughout the shift.
• Assist with general production tasks such as loading materials, monitoring machines, and packaging finished parts.
• Learn to spot minor machine or process issues and report them to maintenance.
• Support daily manufacturing operations in a clean, temperature‑controlled environment.

What You Bring

• Willingness to learn new skills and work with your hands.
• Ability to follow written instructions, labels, diagrams, or simple work orders.
• Strong attention to detail and dependable attendance.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift light to moderate materials.
• Positive attitude, teamwork, and interest in manufacturing operations.
• Experience with calipers, micrometers, or hand tools is a plus (not required).

Preferred (Not Required)

• Prior manufacturing, warehouse, or general labor experience.
• Comfort working with small parts or precision tools.
• Experience in medical device, electronics, or cleanroom production environments.

Why Work Here?

• Full training provided — no machine operation experience needed.
• Clear paths to grow into Skilled Operator, Technician, Lead, or Quality roles.
• Clean, modern, temperature‑controlled facility.
• Long‑term career stability with a rapidly expanding company.
• Support work that directly contributes to aerospace, medical, and high‑tech industries .

Work Environment

You’ll work in a clean, well‑organized production area with modern equipment and strong safety standards. Team‑based workflow, supportive leadership, and consistent weekly hours make this a great place to build long‑term manufacturing skills.

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethel, CT.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bethel,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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 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.

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