Job Title: Press Operator | $30 HR

Must be open to ALL SHIFTS!

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Press Operator who is open to working all shifts. This role involves operating press machines, primarily stamping presses, setting up machines, stamping metal aerospace parts to customer specifications, performing quality checks on finished parts, troubleshooting machine issues, and operating overhead cranes to move raw metal.

Responsibilities

• Operate press machines, primarily stamping presses.
• Perform setups and adjustments of the machines.
• Stamp metal aerospace parts according to customer specifications.
• Conduct quality checks on finished stamped parts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any machine issues or problems.
• Operate overhead cranes to move raw metal.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating Heavy Industrial Machinery such as Stamping Presses and Punch Presses.
• 2+ years of Heavy Industrial Machine Operating experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Open to working all shifts.
• Willingness to work overtime, up to 64 hours per week as per contract.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with metal stamping, metal finishing, and steel manufacturing.
• Familiarity with equipment such as burn tables, shears, drill presses, foundries, press brakes, and forging machines.
• Experience in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to work with dies and perform documentation for inspection.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values stability and growth. Enjoy a supplementary pay plan, competitive 401k matching up to 9%, and tuition assistance. Benefit from medical coverage starting on day one, a company-provided uniform, and a yearly boot allowance. Work in a supportive environment with tenured supervisors and access to on-site medical facilities and a café. Be part of a company that invests significantly in facility upgrades and new equipment, prioritizing safety and offering substantial opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Work Environment

This role is based in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, inspecting finished forged metals. Expect a climate that is hot in summer and cold in winter, with no physical lifting requirements as metals are moved using cranes or automated robots. Employees will have designated work stations but will need to move around to perform various quality tests. The company is a global leader in forged wheels for commercial vehicles and focuses on high-performance components for aerospace and defense applications.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $60000.00/yr.

• Supplementary pay plan – in addition to salary OT is paid in blocks of 2 hours ($125), 4 hours ($250), 8 hours ($500)
• Will be paid $250/month for working 3rd (shift differential)
• Medical starts day one
• 401k competitive = matches 100% of earnings up to 6% add another 3% - total 9% match
• Vest from day 1
• Tuition assistance
• Will send these employees to different schooling programs
• supervisors have great tenure – haven’t hired one in a long time!!
• Stable/tenured group - a lot of knowledge in this plant
• Medical facility/ doctor on site that employees have access to
• Café on site with hot meals (cooked on site), snacks and vending machines
• Company typically puts anywhere from $10-20 million/ year into the facility for upgrades and new equipment, starting to upgrade to automation
• Company provides uniforms
• Yearly boot allowance
• Great team environment
• Very stable company - this is the flagship of their business, alot of growth opportunity
• Safety is number one priority

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 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.