Aaon, Inc.
Designs and manufactures energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Machine Operator
Entry-level operator supporting daily production by running and monitoring machines.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Machine Operator I is an entry‑level position that supports daily production by operating and monitoring manufacturing equipment under close supervision. The role assists with loading programs, preparing machines, and performing basic maintenance to ensure consistent and efficient operation. Success requires attention to detail and a willingness to learn. The position contributes to AAON’s production goals by maintaining quality standards, minimizing downtime, and following established safety procedures. Operators work collaboratively with teammates to meet production targets while keeping the work area clean and organized. • Load production files and prepare machines according to instructions. • Set up and adjust equipment for daily production runs. • Monitor machine performance and report issues to supervisors. • Perform visual inspections to ensure product quality and consistency. • Keep work area and equipment clean and organized. • Replenish materials and consumables needed for machine operation. • Collaborate with other operators and team members to meet production targets. • Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE. • Document basic production data and support continuous improvement. • Lift and move objects up to 50 lb; stand, bend, kneel, and repeat motions throughout shift. • Respond to visual and auditory machine indicators. • Work in an indoor manufacturing setting with exposure to noise, dust, and chemical fumes; wear safety glasses, masks, gloves, and steel‑toed boots.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸machine setup
- ▸equipment adjustment
- ▸performance monitoring
- ▸quality inspection
- ▸material replenishment
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
The job requires physical stamina, fine motor skills, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks such as lifting up to 50 lb, standing, bending, and kneeling throughout the shift. Workers must operate computers, respond to visual and auditory machine indicators, and wear required personal protective equipment. Work is performed indoors in a manufacturing facility where exposure to loud noise, dust, and chemical fumes is common. All safety and operational policies must be followed, and the role is safety‑sensitive, subject to drug and alcohol testing. • Use fine motor skills, visual acuity, and operate computer input devices. • Comply with company safety and operational policies; subject to drug and alcohol testing.
Requirements
- ▸fine motor
- ▸computer operation
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸physical stamina
- ▸ppe
- ▸lifting
Benefits
AAON offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $15.71 to $23.56 and a robust benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, healthcare insurance with HSAs, profit‑sharing or annual incentive bonuses, and a premium 401(k) plan. Since 1988, the company has led the HVAC industry with innovative, sustainable solutions for commercial and industrial environments. • Benefits include tuition reimbursement, paid time‑off, holidays, healthcare & HSA, profit‑sharing/annual incentive bonus, premium 401(k), and competitive hourly pay.
Work Environment
Onsite