• Machine Operator

    Aerotek (Tukwila, WA)


    Job Title: Machine Operator

    Job Description

    As a machine operator, you will be responsible for safely operating equipment to meet production and quality standards. You will set up and operate machines, ensuring smooth operations and addressing any issues that arise.

    Responsibilities

    + Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.

    + Perform basic operation of equipment to produce at rate and meet quality standards.

    + Set up and operate forming, deburring, and heading machines to create sleeves or other products.

    + Monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are necessary and stop machines when problems occur.

    + Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and orderly workstation and perform basic machine upkeep, including lubing, bluecoat, gritblast, sleeve washing, or packaging as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + Part marking

    + Warehouse operations

    + Production

    + Machine operation

    + Inspection

    + Familiarity with bellcoat/thermal epoxy application

    + Ability to read and write English

    + Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals

    + Mathematical problem-solving skills

    + At least 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of experience and training

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Knowledge of shop practices and procedures

    + Ability to read blueprints

    + Ability to use hand tools and measuring instruments

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This role offers the opportunity to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, with bonuses paid out based on the Company’s performance. Enjoy 120 hours of paid time off annually and 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) can enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans, as well as the Company’s 401(k) plan.

     

    Work Environment

     

    You will be working in a large aerospace machine shop. The training schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with the actual shift being a swing shift from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tukwila, WA.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Tukwila,WA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 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.