Entry Level Machine Operator Jobs in Berlin, CT (NOW HIRING)

Join a leading manufacturer specializing in the production of high-quality automotive hoses and parts. Our full-cycle manufacturing plant produces PTFE tubes and stainless-steel braided hoses from raw materials, serving a wide range of industries including automotive, commercial, and industrial sectors.

• Paste Extrusion: Create tubing from Teflon powder by mixing and blending materials, adding petroleum lube, and forming billets.
• Billets/Extrusion: Operate machinery to form billets into tubes, ensuring accurate dimensions, and conducting pressure tests.
• Winding/Braiding: Attach spools to machines, set tension on wires, and conduct periodic quality checks.
• Hose Processing: Manage finished reels, operate wash tanks, and perform cleaning on machines and oil filtration systems.
• Twister: Create components for braiding/winding using industrial crimpers and swedgers.
• EWald/Flash Cut: Prepare hoses for shipping by cutting to length and packaging.
• Melt Extrusion: Process large hoses with silicone jackets, ensuring quality checks and shipping readiness.
• Post Sinter: Strengthen tubing for aerospace applications by recooking and preparing for hose processing.
• Pressure Tank: Conduct pressure testing and reinforce tubing with metal layers for high-impact applications.

• At least 6 months of machine operation and manufacturing experience.
• Mathematical skills with the ability to measure accurately.
• Good work history with stable employment.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanics.
• Transferable manufacturing or industrial experience.

• Mechanical and math aptitude.
• Desire to work in manufacturing.
• Entry-level candidates with a solid work history are welcome.

Experience growth and job stability at a company projected to expand by 30% in the coming year. Our clean work environment and commitment to training offer immense opportunities for career advancement. Many leaders, including the Plant Manager, began as machine operators, showcasing the potential for career growth.

Work in a large production facility with approximately 110 permanent employees across three shifts. Dress comfortably in jeans and t-shirts, with uniforms provided upon permanent employment. Training may occur on the 1st shift, with regular schedules as follows: Monday-Friday: 1st shift - 6:00am-2:00pm, 2nd shift - 2:00pm-10:00pm; Sunday-Thursday: 3rd shift - 10:00pm-6:00am.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.23/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 Enfield,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.