**Job Title: Prefab Operator** **Job Description** As a Prefab Operator, you will be responsible for using prefab equipment to prepare parts for fabrication. You will extensively use tape measures to identify correct cut lengths, convert decimals to fractions, and reduce fractions from 1/16th inch. Your duties will involve using cutting equipment, drills, saws, and grinders as needed. You will also conduct layout of parts according to drawings and cut part lists as per the specifications. **Responsibilities** + Operate prefab equipment to prepare parts for fabrication. + Use tape measures to identify correct cut lengths and convert decimals to fractions. + Reduce fractions from 1/16th inch. + Operate cutting equipment, drills, saws, and grinders. + Layout parts according to detailed drawings. + Cut parts lists based on drawings and specifications. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in MIG welding and fitting. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Extensive use of tape measure for accurate measurements. + Strong skills in shop math for converting and reducing fractions. + Experience with metals cutting equipment including saws, drills, and torches. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in reading drawings or blueprints. + Familiarity with using various metal cutting tools and equipment. **Why Work Here?** Join a team-oriented environment where you have the opportunity to wear multiple hats and engage in custom job shop work. Enjoy the dynamic and collaborative atmosphere of a small to mid-sized manufacturing environment. **Work Environment** The work environment is a dynamic manufacturing setting within a small to mid-sized company. Employees are expected to wear multiple hats and contribute to a team-oriented culture, focusing on custom job shop work. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, WA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/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 Vancouver,WA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 11, 2026. **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.