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Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately measuring beams of steel and metal, operating an auto saw machine primarily focusing on laser machines, and utilizing hand and power tools for assembling various products.

Responsibilities

+ Utilize a tape measure to measure beams of steel and metal to customer order size.

+ Operate an auto saw machine to cut pieces to length, with a focus on laser machine operation.

+ Operate a laser machine and set up hand and power tools to assist in assembling carts, pallets, and other products.

+ Receive training on operating robotic welding machines.

+ Leverage a strong machine operating background to master niche machines through provided training.

Essential Skills

+ Machine operating experience, especially in laser operation.

+ Proficiency in reading blueprints.

+ Ability to use micrometers and calipers.

+ Experience with saw operation.

+ Capability to lift 50lbs.

+ Mechanically inclined with the ability to read a tape measure.

+ Willingness to cross-train between machinery and job duties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with shop equipment.

+ Heavy manufacturing background.

+ Forklift experience is a plus.

+ Previous experience with saws, drill press, or deburring products.

+ Any machine operating background from GMP to metals/heavy manufacturing is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that has experienced record sales over the past two years and is projected to continue thriving. Enjoy the opportunity to be cross-trained on various machinery, with potential growth into departments like Welding, Robotics, and Assembly, which come with pay increases. Benefit from a privately owned, employee-centric environment that offers holiday bonuses based on performance, attendance, and tenure, as well as annual bonuses tied to company sales. Additionally, enjoy low-cost benefits, overtime pay for hours worked beyond eight in a day, and holiday pay for contractors.

Work Environment

Work in a medium-sized facility dedicated to metal fabrication, equipped with a state-of-the-art air quality system and scheduled for professional cleaning. The main building houses raw materials, saw operation, multiple robotic welders, welding booths with MIG welders, press brakes, laser cutting, and manifold assembly. Across the street, the second building focuses on automation and panel building, with flexible lead areas, braiding machines, assembly benches, and a small classroom for customer training. Join a growing team of 36 permanent employees, with anticipated growth in headcount.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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 Aurora,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 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.