**Job Title: Forming Machine Operator** **Job Description** As a Forming Machine Operator, you will be assigned to either the Production Control & Sheer or Forming areas. Your main responsibilities include loading and unloading sheer and extrusion metal onto various machines, such as stretch forming, extrusion, and chop saw machines. **Responsibilities** + Load and unload material onto stretch form machines. + Use hand tools including basic tools, crowbars, and screwdrivers. + Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and material to machines. + Start and observe machine operation during the first part of production to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions. + Adjust machine controls or other control media as required. + Set up and operate one or more of the following machines: hydraulic shear, chop saw, and forklift. + Use gauges, scales, calipers, mylars, blueprints, customer tools, and other measuring equipment to check first part quality. **Essential Skills** + Experience in machine operating, construction, tools, fabrication, and sheet metal. + Proficiency in using hand and power tools. + Experience using measuring tools. + Ability to perform heavy lifting, up to 50lbs. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Entry Level: 1 year of construction and/or heavy production experience, mechanically inclined, ability to use hand and power tools, and use of tape measurer. + Mid Level: 1-2 years of construction and/or heavy production experience, mechanically inclined, ability to use hand and power tools, and use of tape measure. + Experienced: 3-5 years of sheet metal fabrication operator and/or heavy manufacturing experience, mechanically inclined, ability to use hand and power tools, and experience with measuring equipment including gauges, scales, calipers, and mylars. **Why Work Here?** Join a leading supplier of structural assemblies, kits, and components, and a provider of design engineering services to the commercial, business, regional, and defense aerospace markets. We offer opportunities for continuous improvement, on-time delivery, and a commitment to total customer satisfaction, quality products, and services. Be a part of a company that values safety, teamwork, individual accountability, and respect for people. **Work Environment** The work environment consists of large sheet metal fabrication facilities located in Vista, comprising four buildings. The operator must function as a productive, contributing, and responsible member of the work team. This role supports the company's Quality Policy, Mission Statement, and other policies and procedures by committing to total customer satisfaction, lean processes, continuous improvement, safety, and teamwork. Flexibility to work additional hours as required is needed. The environment requires adaptability to changes and the ability to handle frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vista, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Vista,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 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.