Assembly Operator
Hiring bonus: $25 — Employment Solutions of New York (ESNY) pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Employment Solutions of New York (ESNY)
- Location
- Milford, CT
- Job type
- Contract to hire
- Pay
- $17.50/hour
- Profession
- Machine Operator
- Industry
- Manufacturing & Production
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $17.50
- Weekly
- $700
- Yearly (full-time)
- $36,400
This job pays about $17.50/hour — 19% below the median for Machine Operator jobs in Connecticut ($21.70/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Machine Operator jobs in Connecticut right now
- 10 open Machine Operator jobs in Connecticut from 1 agency, 3 of them in Milford.
- Pay in these listings: $17.50 – $39.18/hour, median $20.50/hour.
- Typical Machine Operator pay in Connecticut: $21.70/hour ($45,136/year, BLS).
Job description
Employment Solutions is seeking reliable Assembly Operators to join our client’s manufacturing team. These positions are responsible for assembling products, using hand and power tools, performing quality inspections, and meeting daily production goals in a safe, fast-paced environment.
Location: Milford, CT
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
1st Shift Pay: $17.50/hour
1st Shift Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
2nd Shift Pay: $18.50/hour
2nd Shift Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM–12:30 AM
Responsibilities
- Assemble products according to work instructions and quality standards
- Use hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment
- Inspect parts and finished products for quality
- Report defects or production issues to the supervisor
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Meet daily production goals while maintaining accuracy
- Follow all safety policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of assembly or manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience using hand and power tools
- Ability to read and follow written instructions
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for the duration of the shift
These are full-time, first- and second-shift opportunities with a growing manufacturing team. Overtime and occasional weekend work may be available based on production needs.
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