**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** As a Machine Operator, you will be tasked with operating CNC machinery, including Fin Punch Press and Expander machines, to produce high-quality metal parts. You will utilize blueprints and router information for precise setup of tooling and machinery, ensuring efficient operation and quality output. Your role will involve performing daily preventative maintenance tasks and safely using a variety of tools, adhering to lockout/tagout procedures for equipment safety. You will be responsible for using measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures, maintaining labels on materials, and ensuring proper segregation of materials on pallets. **Responsibilities** + Operate metal working equipment consistently and efficiently to produce quality parts. + Use blueprints and router information to accurately set up tooling and machines. + Perform daily preventative maintenance tasks on machinery. + Safely use electric, pneumatic, floor and hand tools, and identify/tag unsafe equipment with lockout/tagout procedures. + Utilize measuring equipment like calipers, micrometers, and tape measures. + Troubleshoot machinery and perform die changeovers. + Maintain labels on materials, including type, gauge, width, and weight. + Secure each material on pallets, segregating them from other part numbers. **Essential Skills** + Experience with CNC machinery, specifically Fin Punch Press and Expander machines, for 2-3 years. + Ability to read blueprints and perform machine setups. + Proficiency in using various hand and power tools. + Skillful use of measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Active team member participation in continuous improvement activities. + Ability to understand basic math and read tape measures and blueprints. + Capability to safely use all tools after instruction. + Physical ability to lift, pull, and push 50 lbs. **Why Work Here?** Join a company with a vibrant culture and a strong commitment to culturally sound hiring decisions. Enjoy an excellent full benefits package and be part of a stable, privately held company with a long-term investment approach. Experience a heavy team-oriented environment where departments work closely together, fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. **Work Environment** The work environment is a clean, safe, climate-controlled production facility. The company is expanding, adding another 150 jobs and a new building over the next year. The position is for the 2nd shift, ensuring a stable and secure work setting with a focus on teamwork. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Chesterfield, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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 North Chesterfield,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.