Machine Operator Assistant

Machine Operator Assistant** **Job Description** As a Machine Operator Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the operation of production machinery. Your duties will include bundling steel after it comes off the production line, placing it on carts, and transporting it to designated areas. You will also help maintain a clean working environment by minimizing debris and scrap metal from the lines. **Responsibilities** + Assist Machine Operator in set ups and changeovers, including removal and replacement of tooling rolls, cut-off dies, punch dies, and other materials. + Accumulate products as they exit from the machine and safely stack them onto company pallets. + Learn and apply packaging requirements, including labeling pallets and operating banding machines. + Operate Jib crane safely to maneuver slit coils onto machine uncoilers. + Read a tape measure for quality control, measure product dimensions, and assist in setups/changeovers. + Follow daily Helper Housekeeping procedures, including sweeping and cleaning the machine area. + Understand and apply safety practices from the safety manual in daily activities. + Remove punch out bins from presses for forklift pick up. + Operate wood chop saws and metal cut-off saws safely. + Learn and apply company standards for effective work, including color codes and gauge identification. + Maintain and acquire necessary production supplies to prevent inefficiencies. + Assist with basic machine maintenance such as oiling, greasing, and cleaning. + Safely remove scrap from machines throughout the day. + Work at special work stations using various hand tools and equipment. + Assist with inline welding processes, ensuring coil strip alignment and weld quality. **Essential Skills** + At least 1 year of experience operating machinery in an industrial or manufacturing environment. + Ability to stand for entire shift and perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, moving, and lifting up to 40lbs. + Safety-conscious mindset. + Strong initiative. + Basic math skills, including addition and subtraction. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Bilingual strongly preferred (Spanish). + High School Diploma/GED. + Open to working 1-2 hours of overtime per day and Saturdays if converted to permanent. **Why Work Here?** Join a large operation with opportunities for upward mobility. This position offers a 90-day contract with the potential for hire, providing a pathway to grow within the company. **Work Environment** The position operates on two shifts: 1st shift from 5 am to 1:45 pm and 2nd shift from 2:30 pm to 11:15 pm, for approximately 8 weeks. It offers a competitive hourly rate, with an additional shift differential for the 2nd shift. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PITTSBURG, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.67 - $20.67/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 PITTSBURG,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 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.