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Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

This position will be situated in the metal fabrication department within the manufacturing facility. The role requires operating various metal fabrication machinery, including CNC press brake, CNC turret press, CNC shear, and CNC punch press. The operator will be assigned to a single machine throughout the day and will manage it independently. Responsibilities include bending, shaping, punching, and cutting metal to precise specifications by reading blueprints and using a tape measure. Loading and unloading the machine by hand is also required.

Responsibilities

+ Operate CNC machinery including press brake, turret press, shear, and punch press.

+ Bend, shape, punch, and cut metal according to specifications.

+ Read and interpret blueprints and measurements accurately.

+ Load and unload machinery manually.

+ Ensure quality and precision in metal fabrication tasks.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in CNC machine operation.

+ Manufacturing and production experience

+ Proficiency in reading blueprints and using a tape measure.

+ Skilled in operating press brake and shear machinery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience as a Press Brake Operator, Shear Operator, Turret Press Operator, or Punch Press Operator.

+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for pay raises, profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits including PTO, paid holidays, and a 401k plan upon conversion to a permanent role. Employees benefit from profit sharing bonuses paid quarterly, enhancing hourly earnings. The company is relocating to a new facility, expanding its workforce by nearly 30%, creating opportunities for advancement as team leads and cross-training in various departments such as wiring, mechanical, welding, CNC machinery, electrical testing, and paint line.

Work Environment

The role is set in a large, open bay production facility with multiple workstations. While the production floor is not climate-controlled, industrial-sized ceiling fans help circulate air. Safety is a priority, with protective gear such as safety shoes, safety glasses, and earplugs required due to the noise levels around CNC machinery. The environment is dynamic, involving interaction with forklifts and other manufacturing machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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 Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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.