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Job Title: Gear Machine Operator

Job Description

As a Gear Machine Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating metal fabrication machines. You will maintain a clean and organized department while analyzing and interpreting travelers and blueprints. Your role will involve lining up tooling for machine production, completing all paperwork according to specifications, setting up vari-rolls for inspection, and making necessary size changes. Additionally, you will be expected to know the capabilities and limitations of machines and run multiple machines when able.

Responsibilities

+ Set up and operate fabrication machines.

+ Maintain a clean and organized department.

+ Analyze and interpret travelers and blueprints.

+ Line up tooling for machine production and lead kits with required tooling.

+ Complete all paperwork to specifications.

+ Set up vari-rolls for inspection.

+ Analyze prints and requirements to determine speeds and feeds.

+ Fill out first article sheets.

+ Make necessary size changes.

+ Run multiple machines when able.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in using micrometres and calipers for precision measuring.

+ Understanding of quality control and CNC machining.

+ Experience with gear cutting, machining, and the use of manual and CNC equipment.

+ Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues.

+ Familiarity with tool and die processes and grinding techniques.

+ Capability to provide lean manufacturing support.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $32.00/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 Rockford,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 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.