**Job Title:** **Machine Operator** **📍 Location:** Shakopee, Minnesota **🕒 Shifts Available:** + **1st Shift:** 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Monday–Friday) + **2nd Shift:** 2:30 PM – 1:00 AM (Monday–Thursday) + **💵 Pay:** $22–$26/hour (weekly pay, based on experience) + **📋 Type:** Contract to Hire – Long-term opportunity **Job Overview** We’re hiring **Machine Operators** to join a clean, organized, and laid-back machining environment. This role involves machining friction surfaces for clutches, brake magnets, and rotors. Candidates will also inspect parts, perform general assembly, and measure for accuracy using calipers and micrometers. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills with modern CNC equipment in a supportive team setting. **Key Responsibilities** + Machine friction surfaces for clutches, brake magnets, and rotors + Inspect parts for accuracy after machining + Perform general assembly of machined parts + Set up sheets and read blueprints accurately + Cut semi-finished parts to spec + Measure parts using calipers and micrometers **Required Skills** + Proficient with calipers and micrometers + Manual machine setup experience (including offsets) + Ability to read and interpret blueprints + Strong attention to detail and documentation + Mechanically inclined; comfortable with hand and power tools + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs + Comfortable using an iPad for basic tasks **Why Work Here** + Friendly, laid-back work culture + Clean and organized machining area connected to the warehouse + Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art CNC machines + Weekly pay **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.45/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 Savage,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 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.