• Hiring Press & Machine Operators

    Aerotek (Cedar Rapids, IA)


    HIRING PRESS & MACHINE OPERATORS

    ALL SHIFTS

    Pay: $18-23/hr - PAID WEEKLY

    MULTIPLE POSITIONS OPEN WITH TRAINING OPTIONS

    Job Description

    To program and operate steel processing equipment including press brakes, lasers, and plasmas as directed by the supervisor/manager and/or any other nominated person; ensuring a constant flow of quality, correct work is produced in a timely manner as per the production schedule.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate and program machines, measure, and position material in assigned machines to cut/form/fold material to specified size as per M3 ERP system.

    + Program and operate machines to control speed, material feed, and path of cut, ensuring the machine is set up correctly.

    + Select materials and prepare specification settings as per manufacturing order instructions.

    + Record capacity times and wastage through the M3 ERP system.

    + Carry out necessary checks and quality assurance.

    + Operate overhead/jib cranes and forklifts as required to move stock.

    + Minimize material waste by best practice utilization.

    + Maintain equipment in a safe, clean, and good working order.

    + Communicate with management regarding any parts/machine discrepancies that need immediate rectification.

    + Clock each job in and out using the computer system.

    + Keep the workshop area, including the floor, clean, tidy, and in a safe working condition.

    + Ensure compliance with OH&S, company policies, and legislation.

    + Be responsible for the care and use of all workshop tools and equipment and return them to the correct place after use.

    + Perform other duties as required from time to time.

    Essential Skills

    + Extensive experience using steel processing machines in a manufacturing environment.

    + Understanding of tooling.

    + Good hand/eye coordination.

    + Ability to read drawings, job specifications, and instructions.

    + Competent computer skills.

    IF INTERESTED APPLY DIRECTLY TO POST OR TEXT 319 720 3461

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/hr.

     

    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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2025.

    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 – 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 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.

     

    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.