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Job Title: Production Operator

Job Description

This entry-level position involves learning and performing duties specific to a designated department, such as bending, cutoff, or production machine operations. The role focuses on advancing to higher levels within the department, such as becoming a Setup Operator.

Responsibilities

+ Learn how to operate various types of equipment and make minor adjustments during production runs to ensure quality parts.

+ Read setup sheets and routing packages for individual parts, ensuring dimensional requirements are met.

+ Conduct quality inspections as required by written Quality Procedures.

+ Complete production records accurately.

+ Move parts to subsequent operations, track scrap or rework, and document reasons.

+ Participate in corrective action processes to prevent defects from recurring.

+ Engage in team meetings to seek continuous improvements for operations.

+ Operate hand pallet-jacks safely and efficiently.

Essential Skills

+ Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

+ Proficiency in shop math, including fractions, decimals, and metric conversions.

+ Ability to read and follow specific routing and setup instructions.

+ Ability to read blueprints, which can be taught.

+ Proficiency in using measuring instruments like tape measures and dial calipers.

+ Ability to stand for 8-hour shifts or longer, and the capacity to bend, twist, and stoop to manage parts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with tube or sheet metal fabrication is preferred.

Why Work Here?

We offer onsite training and certifications, with opportunities for advancement as the business expands. Enjoy working in a clean warehouse environment with a pay increase upon conversion to a permanent position. Benefit from a comprehensive package including 401K matching, dental and health insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, PTO, and vision insurance.

Work Environment

Work in a large, clean, and organized production environment spanning 256,000 square feet. Safety is prioritized. Shifts available are 1st (5:00am - 3:30pm) and 2nd (3:30pm - 2:00am), with the 2nd shift receiving a pay differential and initial training on the 1st shift for two months. Expect to work 50+ hours, including weekends.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.90/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 Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 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.