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Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Machine Operator for our manufacturing floor, working the 1st shift. The average working hours per week range from 45. You will operate a variety of machinery including saws, polishers, grinders, welding machines, metal benders, and water jet operators. This role requires you to set up machines in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

+ Operate various machinery such as saws, polishers, grinders, welding machines, and metal benders.

+ Set up machines efficiently and accurately.

+ Perform quality control checks to ensure products meet standards.

+ Operate waterjet and brake press machines.

+ Conduct inspections of machinery and products.

+ Perform basic preventive maintenance and lubrication on machines.

+ Load and unload equipment safely.

Essential Skills

+ Experience as a machine operator.

+ Proficiency in operating waterjet, brake press, and shear press machines.

+ Strong experience in quality control and inspection.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to read blueprints.

+ Experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing setting.

+ Familiarity with basic preventive maintenance procedures.

Why Work Here?

This is a full-time employment opportunity with good benefits available upon becoming full-time. There is also the possibility of overtime. The work environment is clean, and you will receive training from the manager.

Work Environment

You will work in a manufacturing environment within the metal industry alongside 80 other employees. The use of steel toe boots and safety glasses is required to ensure safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.