**Machine Operator** **1st shift: 6am - 2:45pm, Monday - Friday** **Skills** + Average math skills + Simple oral communication skills + Ability to read and comprehend instructions written in English + Physical ability to handle heavy items, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning components + Teamwork skills + Reliability and accuracy + Basic machining practices and materials knowledge is a plus + General mechanical knowledge **Responsibilities** + Set up operations of manual and automated equipment, including drills, lathes, grinders/finishers, welding, oxy/fuel, forklifts, saws, shear, break, and flight press machines. + Work from process sheets, blueprints, or other instructions given by the supervisor to perform production tasks. + Maneuver large, awkward, or heavy parts manually or with a crane. + Setup, operate, and tend machines used to manufacture components. + Install, align, and lock dies, punches, blades, or other machine fixtures for safe operation. + Maintain a clean and safe work area. + Check and inspect operations against predetermined tolerances. + Work safely and wear all required PPE for the duration of the shift. + Cross-train in other areas or departments as assigned. **Qualifications** + Engaged individuals who are adaptable to changing environments + Must be physically able to handle heavy items + Ability to consistently stand for an entire shift + Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled shop environment + Knowledge of basic machining practices and materials is a plus + Ability to work in a team setting **Education Requirements** + High school diploma or equivalent preferred. **Education Requirements Credential Category** + High School Diploma or equivalent. **Experience Requirements** + Previous experience in a manufacturing or machining environment is preferred. **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.