Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

The Machine Operator is responsible for running secondary functions in the fabrication department. You will operate a variety of machinery, primarily performing tasks such as loading parts, running machines, offloading parts, and checking quality. Basic assembly may be required, but most assembly occurs in the production department.

Responsibilities

Operate machinery to perform secondary functions in the fabrication department.Perform tasks including grinding, polishing, drilling holes, deburring, and measuring.Conduct basic assembly tasks such as putting a couple of pieces together.Load material, run parts, and ensure quality checks are conducted.

Essential Skills

6 months of experience operating machines in a production environment.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, although most products are lighter but larger.Proficiency in measuring and using equipment such as tape measures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in metal manufacturing is a plus but not required.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Take advantage of our onsite gym and clinic available for both employees and their families.

Work Environment

The facility is large and divided into sections including assembly/warehouse, a lab for circuit board manufacturing, and fabrication. All areas are well-lit, clean, temperature-controlled, and organized, ensuring a comfortable work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carol Stream, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.83 - $19.83/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 Carol Stream,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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