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Job Title: Machine Operator Trainee

Job Description

Join our team as a Machine Operator Trainee in a bustling facility dedicated to manufacturing stainless steel tubing. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and precision of our products by assisting in the operation of machines that correct imperfections in tubing. This position involves significant manual labor, requiring physical stamina to move, shove, push, and pull tubing throughout the day. Successful candidates will be actively involved in understanding work orders, operating machinery, and inputting data into our computer systems for subsequent processing stages.

Responsibilities

+ Assist in operating machines to straighten imperfections in stainless steel tubing.

+ Engage in manual labor, including moving, shoving, pushing, and pulling tubing.

+ Understand and execute work orders attached to product bundles.

+ Input completed task information into the computer system for next processing steps.

+ Explain in detail the type of work performed, including specific machinery operated.

Essential Skills

+ At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing role.

+ Ability to understand work orders and manufacturing processes.

+ Experience in mechanical manufacturing or machine operation.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on feet all day.

+ Familiarity with tools like micrometers and calipers is advantageous.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in a skilled trade such as plumbing or carpentry is beneficial.

+ CNC experience is a plus but not required.

+ Experience as a machine operator, assembly, or production worker is desirable.

Why Work Here?

We offer a dynamic work environment where you can hone your skills and grow your career. Our facility provides opportunities for advancement, competitive pay, and potential salary increases upon permanent hire. We value detailed communication and mechanical expertise, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Work Environment

Our manufacturing facility is large and non-climate controlled, which can result in varying temperatures and noise levels. You will work on the second shift from 2 pm to 12:30 am, Monday through Thursday, with the potential for overtime on Fridays. Initial training occurs on the first shift (4 am to 2:30 pm) for about a month, but adjustments can be made if necessary. The role involves a standard 40-hour workweek with opportunities for additional hours.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/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 Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 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.