**Job Title: Robot Operator** **Job Description** The Robotic Operator will be responsible for system operation and upkeep, ensuring system safety, operation, intermediate troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, area cleanliness, and effective communication with operators, supervisors, maintenance, and technical staff. **Responsibilities** + Maintain system safety by understanding all safety requirements and keeping the cell in safe working order. + Operate the robotic system efficiently, including loading/unloading parts, replacing consumables, and starting programs. + Perform intermediate troubleshooting to maximize cell uptime, using alarm screens and HMI. + Carry out assigned preventative maintenance tasks to ensure system reliability. + Keep the work area free of debris and verify that tool boards are properly maintained. + Communicate effectively with operators and technical staff to improve system performance and resolve issues. + Assist maintenance staff with system operation when necessary. + Complete logs and records accurately. **Essential Skills** + Experience in machine operating and troubleshooting. + Proficiency in machine setup. + Ability to read and interpret Technique Cards, routings, and special instructions. + Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. + Effective verbal and written communication skills. + Problem-solving skills and ability to share information with others. + Ability to work independently. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Prior robotic experience is strongly preferred but not required. + Self-motivated and able to work independently. + Physical ability to lift or maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds. + Ability to work in difficult conditions including exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and other elements. **Why Work Here** Join a Fortune 500 company that is a world leader in superalloy, aluminum, and titanium investment casting, with applications in various industries such as jet aircraft engines, military armaments, and medical prosthesis. Enjoy working in a collaborative and innovative environment headquartered in Portland, Oregon. **Work Environment** The role is based in an industrial environment, involving the use of robotic cells, grit blast cells, hoists, straps, chains, hooks, forklifts, pallet jacks, basic hand tools, pneumatic tools, inspection tools, and gages. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, Oregon. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.39 - $25.39/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 Portland,OR. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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.