Rotomold Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

This role focuses on safely operating, monitoring, and maintaining plastic rotational molding equipment to produce high-quality playground components such as swings, slides, tunnels, and other molded parts. You will support efficient manufacturing operations by following safety, quality, and productivity standards, using molding techniques to ensure consistent output while adhering to company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate rotational molding (rotomold) machines to produce plastic parts for playground equipment, including swings, slides, tunnels, and related components.
• Monitor production equipment during operation to ensure consistent quality, proper machine performance, and adherence to established production standards.
• Work from simple blueprints to understand new designs and correctly load or adjust molds according to specifications.
• Use a tape measure daily to verify dimensions, confirm accuracy of parts, and ensure products meet required measurements and tolerances.
• Lift and handle materials and molded parts weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis as part of the production process.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies to maintain a safe working environment and prevent accidents or equipment damage.
• Inspect finished parts for defects or inconsistencies and communicate any issues to the appropriate team members for corrective action.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members to coordinate tasks, support continuous production flow, and meet production goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area around machines and equipment to support efficiency and safety.
• Assist with basic machine adjustments and routine checks as needed to support smooth and efficient operation of production equipment.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating production or manufacturing machinery, preferably in a machine operator or general labor role.
• Ability to read and work from simple blueprints to understand part designs and mold requirements.
• Proficiency using a tape measure accurately on a daily basis to verify dimensions and ensure product quality.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly as part of normal job duties.
• Comfort working in a team environment, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to safety, quality, and productivity standards in a manufacturing setting.
• Previous manufacturing experience is a plus and helps support success in this role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general production, general labor, or plastics manufacturing is beneficial.
• Familiarity with plastic rotational molding processes or similar manufacturing techniques is an advantage.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment with a focus on meeting daily or weekly output targets.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including basic blueprint interpretation.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn new processes and equipment.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a supportive environment that invests in employees’ long-term success and well-being. You can benefit from an employee ownership structure through an ESOP program, providing the potential for significant retirement savings in addition to traditional plans. The workplace offers access to an onsite nurse and an onsite life coach, reflecting a strong commitment to health and personal development. You can also enjoy flexibility with scheduling once hired on, as well as school reimbursement to support continued education. Multiple medical insurance options are available, giving you the ability to choose coverage that fits your needs.

Work Environment

You will work in a large shop that maintains a clean and organized environment while still offering a small shop feel and sense of community. The facility can be loud at times due to production equipment, so comfort working around industrial noise is important. This position follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., providing a consistent second-shift work pattern. You will regularly work with rotational molding machines, plastic materials, and standard measuring tools such as tape measures in a production setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Delano, MN.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00/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 Delano,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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.