**Job Title: CNC Laser Operator** **Job Description** The CNC Laser Operator will work in the fabrication department to supply material for the press brake department. **Responsibilities** + Operate CNC machines as a machine operator. + Understand and utilize metal fabrication techniques. + Read and comprehend blueprints and other shop drawing aids. + Use a crane to move sheets of steel to the bed of the laser machine. + Unload parts from the laser bed. + Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. **Essential Skills** + Working experience on CNC machines. + Knowledge of metal fabrication. + Basic ability to read and understand blueprints. + Experience with laser operation, sheet metal, and machine operation. + Troubleshooting and inspection skills. + Experience with press brake and fabrication techniques. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to follow instructions and management directives. + Ensure a safe working environment and maintain good housekeeping. + Forklift operation skills. + Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs. + Ability to stand for up to 10 hours during a shift. **Why Work Here?** Our company offers significant opportunities for growth, including a new building in development. As a family-owned company, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package that starts from day one. This includes Blue Cross/Blue Shield health, dental, and vision plans, a 401K with a 3% match, and vacation time (1 week initially, increasing to 2 weeks after one year). We also offer an end-of-year bonus based on overall company performance and annual reviews with your direct supervisor. **Work Environment** The work environment can be hot in the summer, but we keep doors open for ventilation. The facility is clean, and all necessary tools are provided. Safety is a top priority. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Machesney Park, Illinois. **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.