**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** The successful candidate will operate manual production machinery and equipment, requiring the ability to read and interpret job orders, diagrams, and blueprints. This role involves selecting, positioning, and securing machinery and materials, as well as loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials using lifting equipment when available. The candidate will complete and maintain all associated electronic processes and paperwork, including bar-coding, checklists, stamping, blueprints, shipping/receiving documents, accessory lists, and scanning of materials. Additionally, performing pre-shift preventative maintenance and maintaining departmental housekeeping and 5S standards are essential responsibilities. **Responsibilities** + Operate manual production machinery and equipment. + Read and interpret job orders, diagrams, and blueprints. + Select, position, and secure machinery and materials. + Load, unload, lift, and move materials and products using lifting equipment when available. + Complete and maintain associated electronic processes and paperwork. + Perform pre-shift preventative maintenance. + Maintain departmental housekeeping and 5S standards. **Essential Skills** + Experience in carpentry, woodworking, sheetmetal, manufacturing. + Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and tape measures. + Ability to read blueprints and schematics. + Mechanical assembly and machine operation skills. + Background in metal forming and press brake operations. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to stand and walk on concrete up to 100% of the workday. + Capability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch. + Strength to lift and carry 50 lbs and over 50 lbs with assistance. + Ability to climb and balance. + Manual dexterity for tool usage. + Visual inspection skills. + Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment. + Adherence to personal protective equipment requirements. **Work Environment** The work environment is a climate-controlled facility resembling a carpentry setting, equipped with saws, metal forming machines, and heat presses for panels. **Why Work Here?** Our company offers a supportive work environment focused on safety and precision, ensuring employees have the necessary tools and equipment to succeed. We value craftsmanship and provide opportunities for skill development and career growth in a climate-controlled setting. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, Texas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Fort Worth,TX. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.