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Job Title: Machine Technician

Job Description

The Machine Technician is responsible for operating CNC machines and supporting the Production Team by producing various parts and fixtures that must meet the dimensional specifications of provided blueprints. This role involves properly interacting with robotic cells and communicating any faults to the Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Teams. While primarily focused on machine setup and operation, the position also includes preventive and routine maintenance of machines.

Responsibilities

+ Operate CNC machines to produce parts and fixtures according to blueprints.

+ Interact with robotic cells, including Robotic Welders, Laser Cells, and General Automation Machines.

+ Communicate any faults to Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Teams.

+ Perform preventive and routine maintenance on machines.

+ Troubleshoot, repair, and fabricate as needed.

+ Engage in programming tasks as required.

Essential Skills

+ 2 years of experience operating Robotic Welders, Laser Cells, or General Automation Machines.

+ Proficiency in reading blueprints and using a micrometer and caliper.

+ Experience in automation, machine operation, robotic welding, and laser welding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in troubleshooting and repair.

+ Fabrication and programming skills.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401k with a 3% match, holiday pay, and a $5 premium for second shift. Expect annual raises between 3-5%, great insurance benefits, and the opportunity for pay raises and cross-training in other departments. After 90 days, employees receive a week of paid vacation and potential raises based on reviews. Employees receive 8 PTO days in the first year (prorated from the start date) and paid holidays. Certification in welding is available in-house. A new state-of-the-art facility is coming in two years, featuring a workout facility, cafeteria, arcade, and service center. Employees are reimbursed for a new weld helmet upon direct hire and receive up to $5000 per year in tuition reimbursement with passing grades.

Work Environment

The work environment offers flexible start times for the first shift, typically around 5-6am, with 10-hour shifts from Monday to Thursday for the second shift (3:30pm to 2:00am). While overtime is not mandatory, Fridays usually involve 4-5 hours of mandatory OT. Employees have the option to work additional hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. A brand new facility is anticipated this year, enhancing the work environment significantly.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Beloit, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr.

401k - 3% match

Holiday pay

$5 premium for 2nd shift

3-5% annual raises

Great benefits and Insurance - ask me for them

At 90 days: They get a week vacation paid and a potential raise based on their review

Employees get 8 total PTO days off their first year (prorated from their start date) – and paid holidays.

Ability to cross train in other departments and get pay raises

Can get certified in welding in house

Will be getting a brand new facility in 2 years:

- 6 times the size

- State of the art

- Workout facility

- Cafeteria

- Arcade

- New Service center

- New military contract for diesel and water tanks for military vehicles

Will get reimbursed for a new weld helmet once they go direct!

As we are a Hendrick company, we have great benefits, costs are lower, and only a $500 deductible for insurance. We also pay weekly.

The Tuition is $5000 per year with passing grades.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Beloit,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.