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Operator
- Aerotek (Buffalo, NY)
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• Operator – Develop into a Trade (7:00 AM–3:30 PM)
Full Benefits • Hands‑On Training • Work With Highly Skilled Tradesmen
BUFFALO, NY | $19-22/hr | 1st shift
**Looking for a hands‑on role where you can develop real mechanical skills** , work alongside **expert tradesmen** , and build a future in a **high‑demand, niche industry** ?
Join our team as an **Operator /** **Shop Hand** , supporting Belt Splice Technicians who specialize in a unique, sought‑after trade within industrial maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity if you enjoy physical work, want to learn from seasoned professionals, and are ready to grow a long-term career in a specialized mechanical field.
•️ What You’ll Do
+ Support technicians with job prep, cleanup, and shop organization
+ Pack, organize, and prepare parts, materials, and tools
+ Keep the shop clean, safe, and efficient—sweeping, sorting, and staging equipment
+ Load and unload trucks at the dock
+ Perform general labor tasks to keep workflow moving
+ Follow all safety guidelines and use proper PPE
You’ll work closely with **3–4 skilled tradesmen** , gaining exposure to belt splicing, industrial machinery, shop processes, and field service support.
• What You Bring
+ Ability to lift **50 lbs** and handle physical labor
+ Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn a specialized trade
+ Mechanical aptitude and comfort around tools and industrial equipment
+ Reliable transportation and excellent punctuality
+ Ability to work overtime or weekends when needed
Nice-to-Have Skills
+ Inventory experience
+ Shipping/receiving
+ Basic assembly skills
+ Measuring tools experience
• Why You’ll Love Working Here
This is more than a labor job—it’s a chance to **learn a niche trade** , gain mechanical skills, and work in an environment where you’re trained directly by experienced technicians.
You’ll enjoy:
+ **Full medical coverage**
+ **401(k) with company match**
+ **Paid time off + holiday pay**
+ **Competitive pay + bonus opportunities**
+ **Overtime available**
+ **On‑the‑job training in a specialized, high‑value industry**
If you’re driven, reliable, and want to grow your career with skilled professionals, this is the perfect place to start.
• Work Environment
+ Non‑climate‑controlled industrial shop (warm in summer, cooler in winter)
+ Work around industrial machinery and hand tools
+ Small, supportive team of technicians
+ Includes both shop work and occasional field service support
+ Hours: **7:00 AM–3:30 PM**
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Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Buffalo,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 2, 2026.
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.
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