Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator Job Description Join our team at our Stoughton facility where we specialize in manufacturing sugar spheres for pharmaceutical companies. These spheres are crucial components in drug capsules. We prioritize quality and safety in every step of our manufacturing process. Responsibilities + Follow strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations. + Rotate between two different rooms within the plant weekly to experience a variety of work. + Monitor stations and oversee the process of creating 'suglets' by mixing sugar, starch, and water. + Perform simple calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and document conditions at each step of the process. + Handle tasks involving sugar such as weighing, sampling, batching, and monitoring equipment for product production. + Utilize a forklift to move products around the plant. Essential Skills + Mechanical skills + Packaging + Machine operation + GMP knowledge + Production + Labeling + Inspection + High school diploma + 1+ years of previous manufacturing experience in a GMP environment + 1+ years of experience following SOPs + Ability to lift 50 lbs 10 times per day Additional Skills & Qualifications + GMP experience + Forklift experience + Successful backgrounds include CNC machinists, bio diesel technicians, chemical process operators, and technical operators from food plants. Why Work Here? Enjoy growth and expansion opportunities without fear of layoffs. Benefit from full benefits and a 401k, as well as bonuses for improvement ideas. Start with 17 days of PTO, enjoy a climate-controlled environment, and earn progression bonuses that can increase your wage up to $24 an hour. Work Environment Work on the 2nd shift from 2pm-10:30pm in a GMP environment with four different substations within the plant. The environment is deadline-intensive with occasional overtime and some mandated 6-day work weeks. Uniforms are provided, and steel-toed shoes are required. Employees often remain on the same shift for years, ensuring stability and familiarity. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stoughton, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:u2022 Medical, dental & visionu2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospitalu2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableu2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)u2022 Short and long-term disabilityu2022 Health Spending Account (HSA)u2022 Transportation benefitsu2022 Employee Assistance Programu2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Stoughton,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 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 u2013 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 companiesu2019 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.

Created: 2026-03-30