Oven Operator

Oven Operator Job Description The role involves working with an oven to perform mold building tasks. You will stand at the oven to heat pipes and form them into specific measurements, such as 45 and 90 degree angles. Once heated, the pipes are placed into a metal mold, secured, and then loaded into a dunk tank to form to the new mold. Additionally, you will engage in prep work for the oven while items are being processed in both the oven and dunk tank. Self-motivation is essential for helping out while the oven is cooking and molds are in the dunk tank. Responsibilities Operate oven to heat pipes to specific measurements. Place heated pipes into metal molds and secure them. Load molds into dunk tank for formation. Perform prep work for oven processing. Assist with lifting heavy materials up to 50 lbs, using equipment like an overhead crane. Collaborate with team members during downtime. Essential Skills Machine operation Production General labor Mold operation General production line experience Additional Skills & Qualifications Minimum of 6 months manufacturing/production experience preferred. Strong attention to detail. Ability to multitask while managing oven and dunk tank processes. Self-starter with ability to work independently on a skeleton crew. Team player willing to assist others. Strong communication skills. Steel-toed boots required. Ability to lift 50 pounds with team lift or overhead crane assistance. Why Work Here? This family-owned company values its employees and offers a supportive work environment. Employees who excel may receive pay increases following 90-day and 6-month reviews. There is a fully paid medical benefit option, with additional costs for family coverage. Vacation time is paid out at the end of the year, and employees receive 40 hours of sick time annually. Enjoy holiday parties and special occasions with food trucks. Work Environment The facility is clean for a machine shop, though it can be warm during summer months. Most work involves standing and wearing heat-resistant gloves up to the elbow. Shift options include 1st shift (Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm) and 2nd shift (Monday-Thursday, 3:30pm-2:00am). Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anoka, Minnesota. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 Anoka,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 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.