Set Up Operator

Job Title: Set Up Operator

Job Description

This role focuses on operating and setting up production machinery in a large, climate-controlled manufacturing facility. You will run machines, perform setups and adjustments, troubleshoot issues, and complete preventative maintenance while ensuring products meet quality standards. New hires complete a structured training program on 1st shift before transitioning to their assigned shift, with clear opportunities for advancement and long-term career growth.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently to meet daily output and quality targets.
• Set up machinery for different jobs, including adjusting heights, speeds, and feeds according to specifications.
• Perform final inspection on products to ensure they meet quality and dimensional requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to understand job requirements and machine setups.
• Obtain and stage raw materials prior to starting production runs.
• Organize finished product into the correct areas and maintain clear labeling and order.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and make basic mechanical or operational adjustments to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on machinery to keep equipment in good working condition.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of required protective equipment.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to communicate issues, share updates, and support continuous improvement.
• Participate in training and performance reviews and apply feedback to improve skills and performance.
• Lift and move materials and products weighing up to 45 pounds as part of daily tasks.

Essential Skills

• Experience in machine operating or higher-level assembly work in a production or fabrication environment.
• Hands-on experience with machine setup, including adjusting machine parameters such as heights, speeds, and feeds.
• Experience troubleshooting machinery and performing preventative maintenance tasks.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and technical drawings.
• Capability to perform quality checks and final inspections on finished products.
• Physical ability to lift up to 45 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Reliability and consistency in attendance, punctuality, and following standard work procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a fabrication shop environment is highly transferable.
• Experience in the automotive industry beyond basic oil changes translates well to this role.
• Previous experience in high-volume production, machining, or industrial manufacturing is beneficial.
• Familiarity with quality checks, inspection methods, and documenting results is an asset.
• Comfort working in a unionized environment after eligibility is met.
• Willingness to work overtime when available and as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable production team with strong tenure and a clear path for long-term growth. The company offers a structured training program, detailed performance reviews, and multiple scheduled wage increases within the first year after hire. Once you transition to permanent status, you gain access to union membership and additional benefits, including a footwear voucher. Overtime is available but not mandatory, supporting a balanced approach to earning potential and work-life rhythm.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicopee, MA.

The pay range for this position is $24.29 - $24.29/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 Chicopee,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.