Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating fabricating machines, including cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, forming machines, spinning machines, and punch machines. You will work with metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures to cut, shape, and bend them to specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Load material into the machine and perform setups.
  • Program and repair the machine as needed.
  • Interpret mechanical engineered drawings accurately.
  • Troubleshoot issues independently.
  • Clean machines and perform preventative maintenance as scheduled.
  • Complete necessary paperwork and report on supply levels.
  • Train others in operating procedures.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in machine operation.
  • General labor skills.
  • Experience with hand tools and tape measures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Some previous manufacturing experience, whether from school or on the job.
  • Reliability and willingness to show up every day.
  • Flexibility in skillsets and willingness to perform multiple jobs, such as press brake and fabrication machine shop tasks.

Why Work Here?

We offer a generous and flexible paid time off policy, including personal, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave. Our competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match start from day one. We provide competitive compensation packages, performance-based bonuses, educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs. We foster an inclusive, family-oriented environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Work Environment

Our culture is at the heart of what we do, guided by core values and a leadership model. The work environment is onsite, requiring standing, walking, and occasionally sitting, bending, grasping, pushing/pulling, climbing, crawling, twisting, and reaching. Employees may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Personal Protective Equipment, such as foot, eye, and ear protection, is required in production areas. There may be potential exposure to bad weather, excessive heat, and/or excessive noise. Shipping is typically done on Fridays, and work hours are 40-45 hours weekly. Educational reimbursement is available if desired.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dixon, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Dixon,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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.

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