Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

Join our production team, specializing in the manufacture of Carbon Rings and Seals for the Oil Industry. We offer a variety of opportunities including machine operating, grinding, quality control, material handling, and CNC operations. Our unique product, akin to cast iron, serves as seals, couplings, washers, and more. It is insulated and does not transfer heat. We promote from within, starting most candidates as Machine Operators in our Carbon Pressing Department. You will operate machines that press powder carbon into rings, perform quality checks, and manage offsets to ensure specifications are met. This role involves inspecting rings for imperfections, stacking them, and monitoring their cooking process in a furnace.

ResponsibilitiesOperate machines to press powder carbon into rings.Perform quality checks using micrometers and calipers.Inspect rings visually for imperfections.Stack rings and manage their cooking process in a furnace for solidification.Operate lapper machines and monitor progress.Perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail.Essential SkillsPrevious production experience with machinery.Experience with micrometers, calipers, drop gauges, or veneers.Familiarity with blueprints.Additional Skills & QualificationsGrinding experience.Experience with Press Machinery, Manual Machines (Mill/Lathes/Grinders), Thermoforming Machines, or Injection Molding Machines.Strong mechanical aptitude.Understanding of 'ID, OD'.Good vision for handling small parts.Why Work Here?

We offer excellent benefits and a 401K, and we love to hire people permanently once their contracts are completed. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Crystal Lake,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 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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