Temp Machine Operator Jobs in Richmond, VA (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

The Machine Operator will set up, operate, and monitor slitter machines to cut foil rolls to precise widths and lengths, ensuring products meet defined quality standards. This role involves routine equipment checks, basic maintenance, and accurate documentation of production activities while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Operate slitter machines to cut foil rolls to specified widths and lengths according to production requirements.
• Set up machine parameters, blades, and cores based on detailed product specifications.
• Inspect finished rolls to verify proper tension, alignment, and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitor machine operations continuously and adjust settings to minimize waste, defects, and downtime.
• Perform routine checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and identify potential issues early.
• Carry out basic maintenance and troubleshooting tasks to keep machinery in good working condition.
• Keep accurate production logs and ensure all documentation is completed correctly and on time.
• Follow established safety protocols and immediately report any safety concerns or equipment issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace around all machinery and production areas.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in production, machine operation, or general labor in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with slitter equipment or similar machinery in manufacturing (preferred).
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic troubleshooting on production equipment.
• Ability to interpret job specifications and quality standards and apply them accurately to machine setup and operation.
• Strong hand-eye coordination to handle materials and operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure precise cuts, proper alignment, and consistent product quality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial production settings.
• Comfort working with mechanical equipment and tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Strong focus on safety and quality in daily work.
• Reliability and consistency in meeting production and documentation requirements.

Why Work Here?

Join a production environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, where your mechanical skills and attention to detail directly contribute to operational success. You will work with well-defined processes, clear expectations, and opportunities to build your experience in machine operation and manufacturing.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing setting with active production machinery, including slitter equipment used to process foil rolls. You will spend most of your time on the production floor, working with mechanical equipment, handling materials, and moving between machines and workstations. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and organization, with established protocols to ensure a secure workplace and consistent product quality.

This is a Contract position based out of Ashland, VA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Ashland,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 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.