**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Machine Operator to manage and perform basic setup and maintenance of production machinery. You will be responsible for observing machine operations and detecting workpiece defects using micrometers, calipers, and gauges. Additionally, you will read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and ensure cleanliness in the work area. **Responsibilities** + Operate and perform basic setup and maintenance of production machinery. + Observe machine operations to detect workpiece defects using micrometers, calipers, and gauges. + Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications. + Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in the work area. **Essential Skills** + 1+ year of machine operation experience in manufacturing. + 1+ year of quality inspection experience with micrometers, calipers, and gauges. + Ability to read blueprints and job orders. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with press operation, utility operation, and punch press. + Familiarity with press brakes, unloading, and forklifts. **Why Work Here?** Join a growing company that offers a $2000 sign-on bonus and yearly production incentives based on overperformance. As part of a worldwide brand, you will have opportunities for growth and expansion. **Work Environment** Work in a large industrial facility with machines that produce large and long railroad equipment. The environment can be very hot in the summer and cold in the winter, and involves standing for shifts and lifting heavy items. You will be operating large CNC machines. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CLEVELAND, OH. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.50/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 CLEVELAND,OH. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 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.