**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** The Machine Operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining wood production equipment and finishing processes. The role includes inspecting finished products for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to design specifications, performing routine cleaning of machines, making minor repairs when necessary, and maintaining accurate material usage counts within the department. The operator must adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. **Responsibilities** + Operate and maintain wood production equipment and finishing processes. + Inspect finished products for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to design specifications. + Perform routine cleaning of machines to ensure optimal performance and longevity. + Conduct minor repairs on equipment as necessary. + Maintain accurate material usage counts within the department. + Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment. **Essential Skills** + At least 1 year of experience as a machine operator working with wood. + Ability to lift 50lbs. + Proficiency in woodworking. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Strong attention to detail. + Strong problem-solving skills. + Precision measuring skills, including the use of tape measures, squares, and jigs. **Why Work Here?** This company offers a supportive environment where all jobs are posted internally before going external, encouraging career growth and internal mobility. Employees enjoy an average tenure of 11 years, with benefits such as 10 paid holidays, a paid volunteer day per year, and a 401K plan with company matching. There is also a profit-sharing program, regular pay increases, annual reviews, and raises. The company fosters a strong team spirit, providing catered lunches weekly and monthly one-on-one meetings to discuss career goals and support needs. **Work Environment** The work schedule is the first shift, from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with the possibility of small amounts of overtime, usually no more than 5 hours. Employees can leave early if they choose to take only two 15-minute breaks. The team is close-knit, and employees have long tenures, ranging from 10 to 12 years. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $56160.00/yr. - all jobs are posted internally for a week before going external - candidates need to be in current role for 3 mo. before applying to new role. - Average tenure of employees is 11 years - 10 paid holidays - 1 paid volunteer day per year 401K: 100% up to 3% 50% from 4% - 6% Profit Sharing: - somewhere between 1.5% - 3% of base salary - strong job tenure of employees ( just had someone retire after 12 years) - 3% pay increase after 6mo. - annual review and raises in March ( 3% - 6% based on company performance) - Cater in lunch every week - Monthly 1:1 to see what candidates what to do in next role/ what they need help in ** If pay does not line up with what candidates are looking for they will try and give them extra PTO or sign on bonuses** PTO: Years of Service - PTO Earned Per Year - Full Time Accrual Per Pay Period 0 to 2 17 days 5.23 hours 3 through 4 19 days 5.84 hours 5 through 9 21 days 6.46 hours 10 through 14 25 days 7.69 hours 15 and up 29 days 8.92 hours **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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.