**Machine Operator** **Job Description** **As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring automated welding and tube forming machines. You will play a crucial role in loading raw materials, adjusting machine settings, conducting inspections, troubleshooting malfunctions, performing maintenance, documenting production, and collaborating with teams to enhance efficiency and quality.** **Responsibilities** + **Set up, operate, and monitor automated welding and tube forming machines.** + **Load raw materials into machines ensuring proper alignment and positioning.** + **Adjust machine settings based on product specifications and quality standards.** + **Conduct in-process inspections and measurements to ensure dimensional accuracy.** + **Identify and troubleshoot machine malfunctions or welding defects.** + **Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment to ensure optimal performance.** + **Document production output and quality checks in accordance with company procedures.** + **Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to improve process efficiency and product quality.** + **Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area.** **Essential Skills** + **Proficiency in machine operation and production processes.** + **Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.** + **Experience with assembly and inspection in an automotive or manufacturing setting.** **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + **Candidates must be a citizen or permanent resident due to ITAR facility requirements.** **Why Work Here?** **Enjoy the benefits of a unionized environment with comprehensive healthcare options including Aetna Health Insurance, Delta Dental, and United Healthcare Vision. Benefit from a 401k with employer matching up to 3.5% of your contributions.** **Work Environment** **The work environment is within a metals manufacturing facility that is not climate-controlled, which can become warm during summer months. There is a slight smell of oil and metal, but it is not overpowering. The facility is organized into machine cells for different product lines and stages in the manufacturing process. The position is part of a union environment, with opportunities for contractors to become permanent union members.** **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Bartlett,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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.