**Job Title: Machine Operator Steel** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Machine Operator responsible for performing advanced production activities on various saws, including vertical and horizontal. You will review work orders and tooling instructions, choose the correct materials, position workpieces, and operate different saws for processing. Your duties will include determining processing specifications, installing and aligning cutting blades, adjusting controls, and conducting quality inspections per AS 9100 standards. **Responsibilities** + Review work orders and tooling instructions to determine specifications. + Choose correct materials according to work order. + Position workpieces for processing and operate different saws. + Determine processing specifications such as materials, cut locations, sizes, and tolerances. + Install and align cutting blades or fixtures using gauges and hand tools. + Adjust controls to set cutting speed, depth, and feed rates. + Operate saws during processing based on workload or business needs. + Measure and examine pieces using precision instruments to ensure conformance to specifications. + Perform in-process and final quality inspections. + Clean and maintain equipment according to procedures. + Diagnose problems, make adjustments, and remove scrap from machines. + Coordinate and execute material handling. + Complete work order paperwork and documentation. + Restock materials and mark workpieces before and after processing. + Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. **Essential Skills** + 1 year of machine operation experience + 1 year of warehouse experience + Proficiency in machine and saw operation + Experience in material handling **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 0-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education + High School diploma/GED preferred + Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting saws + Experience with overhead crane operation + Basic computer proficiency and software knowledge + Manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination + Ability to read and comprehend instructions + Basic measurement and arithmetic skills + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively + Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a supportive work environment with fantastic medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefit from a stipend for steel-toed boots after 90 days. Be part of a company that values your growth and work-life balance. **Work Environment** This position offers a weekday shift from 1pm to 9:30pm, Monday through Friday, with initial training during the day shift. The role is based in a non-climate-controlled warehouse within the aerospace quality sector. You will transition to a swing shift starting at January 2026 **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fife, WA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Fife,WA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 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.