**Job Title: Press Brake Operator** **Job Description** Candidates will be running a press brake machine to bend the parts to the correct angles. The machines will be set up for the production run, so candidates will just need to be able to line the part up in the machine and run it to create the bend in the part. They will then look at the blueprint and measure to ensure the quality of the parts they are producing. 90% of the job will be on the press brake, but other duties can include doing assembly of products and running other machinery in the plant (sand blaster, automatic welder, laser). **Responsibilities** + Operate press brake machine to bend parts to the correct angles. + Line up parts in the machine and run it to create bends. + Examine blueprints and use measuring tools to ensure part quality. + Perform assembly of products as needed. + Operate other machinery in the plant, including sand blaster, automatic welder, and laser. **Essential Skills** + 1-2 years of operating a press brake. + Experience reading blueprints. + Experience using measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers. + Inspection skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with Bystronic Press Brake machines would be a huge plus. **Why Work Here?** Great place to work. Family operated company that treats their employees like family. They offer 401K with a 5% match. They offer two weeks of PTO out of the gate, plus sick days. They are willing to train, so anyone wanting to be in fabrication (welding, press brake, CNC, etc.) they can and want to teach. Health, vision, and dental benefits are also provided. **Work Environment** The company is not temperature controlled. It gets warm in the hot summer months, especially near the paintline. The rest of the plant is pretty mild and is a pretty standard manufacturing floor. There is noise from the machines, but it isn't overly loud. It is metal fabrication, so it is kind of dirty, but it is not terribly dirty. Overall, fairly average working conditions. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Batavia, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Batavia,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 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.