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Machine Operator

Aerotek • Dekalb, IL 60115 • Posted 6 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $19.80/hr • Mid Level

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We are seeking experienced machine operators for the fabrication department at a growing manufacturing company. The role involves running sheets of steel through the machine for production, selecting the appropriate program, ensuring quality, and maintaining machine operation. Training will be provided on first shift for the first 3 months, transitioning to second shift. Steel-toed shoes are required.

Responsibilities

  • Run sheets of steel through the machine for production.
  • Select the appropriate program on the machine.
  • Ensure the machine stays running and produces quality parts.
  • Check quality along the way to ensure accuracy.
  • Work in a large manufacturing plant environment with exposure to noise, dust, and hazards.
  • Work hours may include overtime and will transition from first to second shift after training.

Qualifications

Required

  • 3+ years of machine operating & production experience
  • Computer use
  • Understanding of blueprints
  • Familiarity with micrometers & calipers
  • Knowledge of hand and power tools
  • Mechanically inclined

About Aerotek

Aerotek is a global recruitment and staffing agency that provides comprehensive staffing solutions for various industries such as aviation, construction, distribution, logistics, facilities maintenance, and manufacturing. They specialize in connecting talented individuals with fulfilling employment opportunities in fields like engineering, sciences, and professional roles.

Full Job Description

**Machine Operator | Dekalb, IL**

**1st & 2nd Shift | $19.80 per hour**

**Overview**

We are seeking experienced machine operators for the fabrication department at a growing manufacturing company. You will run sheets of steel through the machine for production. You will need to select the appropriate program on the machine, run the sheets, and check quality along the way to ensure accuracy. The material handler will load the sheets into the machine with a forklift. Operators are responsible for ensuring the machine stays running and produces quality parts. The shift will require training on first shift for about 3 months and then will transition to a mid-day/second shift. Steel toed shoes are required.

**Skills**

+ 3+ Years Machine Operating & Production Experience

+ Computer Use

+ Blueprints

+ Micrometers & Calipers

+ Hand and Power Tools

+ Mechanically Inclined

**Work Environment**

Large manufacturing plant environment with normal exposure to noise, dust, and hazards associated with working in a high traffic, heavy machinery, manufacturing plant. Typical work hours are Monday through Thursday with overtime on Fridays. Work hours may change at Management's discretion with prior notice.

**1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (includes overtime)**

**Benefits & Perks**

+ Interview & Hire ASAP

+ Weekly Pay

+ Union Company

+ Health, Vision, Dental

+ Overtime

If interested in a long term position with growth opportunities, then please apply today. An Aerotek recruiter will reach out within 24-48 hours.

**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.