Machine Jobs in Springfield, MA (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Set Up Operator

Job Description

This role involves operating and setting up production machinery on a large manufacturing floor, with a focus on safe, efficient, and high-quality output. You will train on 1st shift before moving to a permanent 2nd or 3rd shift assignment, working with detailed drawings and blueprints to produce and inspect finished products. The position offers strong training, structured performance reviews, and clear pathways for growth within a stable production environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machinery in accordance with work instructions, drawings, and blueprints.
• Machine parts and components to specification and perform final inspection on finished products to ensure quality standards.
• Make adjustments to machinery, including heights, speeds, and feeds, to maintain optimal performance and product quality.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform basic preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend machine life.
• Obtain and stage raw materials prior to starting jobs to ensure smooth workflow.
• Organize finished product into correct areas, maintaining clear labeling and proper inventory flow.
• Follow all safety procedures on the manufacturing floor, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Complete required documentation and quality checks accurately and on time.
• Participate in training and cross-training activities to expand skills and support production needs across shifts.

Essential Skills

• Experience in machine operating or higher-level assembly work in a production or fabrication environment.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting production machinery and performing preventive maintenance tasks.
• Ability to set up machinery, including adjusting heights, speeds, and feeds based on job requirements.
• Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, or similar technical documents to produce parts to specification.
• Capability to perform quality checks and final inspections on machined products.
• Physical ability to safely lift and move up to 45 pounds as part of daily duties.
• Comfort working on 2nd or 3rd shift after completing training on 1st shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Reliability and consistency in attendance and following established processes and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a fabrication shop environment.
• Experience in the automotive industry beyond basic oil change work.
• Exposure to production environments with unionized workforces.
• Familiarity with large-scale manufacturing operations and production lines.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, while not required.
• Openness to structured performance reviews and career development opportunities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable production environment that values long-term careers, offering strong tenure on the production floor and clear opportunities for growth. After successfully onboarding, you become eligible for a $175 voucher for safety footwear and the opportunity to join a union after 90 days. The role includes scheduled wage increases, with a raise after 90 days, another after six months, and an additional increase after one year, providing a transparent progression in pay. The organization supports work-life balance by offering overtime as needed rather than mandatory, and backs employees with a strong training program and detailed performance reviews to help you continually develop your skills and advance your career.

Work Environment

The role is based on a large, well-lit, climate-controlled manufacturing floor designed to support safe and efficient production work. Steel-toe footwear is required as part of the safety-focused dress code. New hires complete training on 1st shift (6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) before transitioning to a permanent shift. Available shifts include 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) and 3rd shift (10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.), each with a shift differential. The environment includes active production lines, industrial machinery, and a structured, process-driven workflow, with overtime opportunities available but not mandatory.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicopee,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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.

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.