**🏭** **Machine Operator (2nd Shift)** 📍 _North Chesterfield, Virginia_ | 💼 _Contract-to-Hire_ | 🌙 _2nd Shift_ **🔧** **About the Role** Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for precision? Join our growing team as a Machine Operator, where you'll work with advanced CNC machinery—including Fin Punch Press and Expander machines—to craft high-quality metal components. This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to be part of a company that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork. **🚀** **What You’ll Do** + Operate CNC machinery with consistency and accuracy to produce top-tier metal parts + Interpret blueprints and router instructions to set up tooling and machines with precision + Perform daily preventative maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly + Safely handle electric, pneumatic, floor, and hand tools, following lockout/tagout protocols + Use calipers, micrometers, and tape measures to ensure exact specifications + Troubleshoot equipment and perform die changeovers as needed + Label and organize materials by type, gauge, width, and weight + Secure and segregate materials on pallets for streamlined workflow **🛠️** **What You Bring** + 2–3 years of experience operating CNC machinery (Fin Punch Press and Expander preferred) + Ability to read blueprints and perform accurate machine setups + Skilled in using hand and power tools safely and effectively + Proficient in measuring tools like calipers and micrometers + Basic math skills and tape measure proficiency + Physically able to lift, pull, and push up to 50 lbs **🌟** **Why You’ll Love Working Here** + Be part of a **stable, privately held company** with a long-term investment mindset + Thrive in a **team-oriented culture** where departments collaborate closely + Enjoy a **clean, safe, climate-controlled facility** with modern equipment + Access a **full benefits package** and opportunities for growth + Join us during an exciting expansion—150 new jobs and a brand-new building on the horizon! **🕒** **Shift & Location** + **2nd Shift** position in **North Chesterfield, VA** + **Contract-to-Hire** with long-term potential **Ready to take your skills to the next level in a supportive and forward-thinking environment? Apply today and help us shape the future of metal manufacturing.** **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 Aug 22, 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.